Some people are more susceptible to boils. For example;

• recurring boils may be a symptom of uncontrolled diabetes.
• poor hygiene can cause boils to develop frequently. Sweat and dead skin cells in natural creases and crevices, such as the armpit, provide a home for bacteria to grow
• people who have a poor immune system or inadequate nutrition may suffer from recurring boils. If you have another infection, your immune system may be stressed and not able to fight off the bacteria that causes a boil
• broken skin or other skin conditions, such as eczema, can allow the S. Aureus bacteria to begin an infection and result in a more serious infection under the skin
• people who are suffering from other types of infections may experience frequent boils.

Staphylococcus bacteria can cause a range of infections, from relatively mild to severe and life threatening. There is a small risk that bacteria may spread from the boil to other areas of the body. Infection can cause inflammation of many organs and tissues, including:

• Bone (osteomyelitis)
• Heart (endocarditis)
• Lung (pneumonia)
• Meninges, the membranes lining the central nervous system (meningitis)
• Skin (impetigo)
• Vein (septic phlebitis)

These infections can be life threatening so don't take them lightly. What starts out as a simple boil can develop onto something much more sever if it isn't handled properly from the start.

Home treatment for boils.