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They are most often found on the back of the neck and in other moist areas of the body like the armpits and groin, but may be anywhere on the body. You should see a doctor if:- a boil develops in a child or a sick or elderly person
- a boil develops on the face near the eyes or nose
- a boil becomes extremely large or painful
- a cluster of boils form or you have an abscess
- boils become increasingly common
- red lines spread out from the center of the boil
- the boil is extremely tender
- fever and chills develop
- lymph nodes begin to swell that are located in other areas of the body from where the original lymph node swelling occurred.
Practicing good hygiene habits minimizes the frequency of recurring boils and prevents the spread of infection. Hidradenitis Suppurativa is an uncommon disorder of unknown cause in which boil-like lumps develop in the groin and some times under the arms and under the breasts.
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