What to do if you have a fire boil on your face

Boils that grow on the face are usually left untreated and are likely to burst and heal on their own. It can also be relieved by medication and other means. Boils are purulent infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the hair follicles and are found on the head, face and neck. They usually appear as red, swollen and painful nodules, with white pus plugs appearing in the center after a few days, and then rupture after a few more days and the inflammation disappears. Due to the rich circulation of blood in the face, boils on the face usually do not need to be treated, and the inflammation will disappear naturally when the pus plugs are dislodged. It can also be treated with topical antibiotics such as mupirocin. When boils recur and local treatment is ineffective, oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin and cefixime can be used. When boils recur or the symptoms are more serious, you should go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor symptomatic treatment, avoid unauthorized use of drugs. Note: Boils on the face should not be squeezed to avoid dangerous intracranial infections.