How to tell if a boil is serious

Fire boils are actually boils. The severity of a boil can be determined by the number and density of the boils. 1. Mild boils: Mild boils are not very numerous, are loosely distributed, are small in size, are slightly painful when pressed, and have pus that is present inside the boil and has not ruptured. For mild boils, you can apply topical medications such as ofloxacin gel and fusidic acid ointment, and also apply hot compresses with towels to help drain the pus from the boils, 2. Severe boils: The number of severe boils is significantly increased, the distribution is dense, and some of the boils may merge to form carbuncles. You can take cefaclor, amoxicillin, or intravenous ceftriaxone sodium, levofloxacin; topical mupirocin ointment and other antibiotic medications. If necessary, you also need to go to the hospital and have the boil or carbuncle incised and drained. Whether the boil is mild or severe, it is recommended to go to the hospital immediately when it appears to avoid errors in judgment that could worsen the condition, and medications should be applied under medical supervision.