A chin boil is an inflammation of the purulent nature of the hair follicle, sebaceous gland, or other adjacent tissues. It is popularly called a boil and is a defeat of a streptococcal or staphylococcal infection, when harmful microorganisms begin active reproduction and negatively affect the epidermis. This happens most often against the background of a decrease in the protective functions of the body, as well as exacerbations of chronic pathologies, metabolic processes and dermatitis.
On the chin, boils occur most often in men as a result of regular injury to the skin during shaving, as well as hyperhidrosis. But there are women.
Causes
Microorganisms characterized as staphylococci live on the entire skin of a person. For this reason, a boil can form in various areas of the body where hair follicles are present. The main causes of the chin boil are:
- direct contact with the skin of an infected person;
- diabetes;
- oncological and autoimmune pathologies, as well as prolonged use of hormonal drugs.
- eczema, psoriasis, acne and other dermatological diseases that lead to a violation of the integrity of the epidermis, creating a favorable environment for the multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms;
- deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the diet.
In addition, the infection affects the skin through various abrasions and cuts. If hygiene is not observed during shaving, bacteria penetrate into the deeper layers of the epidermis and provoke the development of boils on the chin.
Developmental stages
A boil is manifested by severe symptoms, including pain.
The first stage, infiltration, is characterized by the appearance of a solid small cone, causing pain to the patient. Over the course of several days, the symptom grows to such an extent that it is almost impossible to touch the affected area. A pustule filled with pus appears at the center of the formation. The chin turns red and pulsates.
The next stage of the furuncle on the chin is maturation, when the pain syndrome becomes more pronounced, a focus of necrosis is formed, which protrudes above the skin. At this stage, the body temperature rises, the lymph nodes become inflamed and the general condition of the patient worsens. Then there is a rupture of the pustule and pus comes out. After a boil breakthrough, the pain subsides, health improves.
Healing stage
The healing stage is characterized by cleansing of pus residues, scarring and healing of the resulting wound. All these stages last from four days to one week. If the healing process takes longer, you should consult your doctor.
Although furuncles on the chin are less common in women, it causes them more concern. After all, the fair sex always needs to be on top and look beautiful. And the question of treatment interests them no less than men.
Treatment: general principles
The treatment regimen for furunculosis is selected individually, taking into account the stage of development of education and the characteristic features of the patient. As a rule, therapy is more dependent on the degree of focus development:
1. The initial stage involves the treatment of the affected area of the skin with an antiseptic. This can be hydrogen peroxide, furatsilin, salicylic alcohol, etc. The doctor can prescribe such physiotherapy as UHF and UFO. These methods will help stop the development of education, relieve pain and swelling.
2. If a pustule has already formed, compresses with ointments that draw out pus should be given. Also, the doctor can prescribe injections with an antibiotic, which will avoid complications and an abscess. Sometimes it may be necessary to take antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs.
3. After the boil has opened and pus has left, the affected area is treated with antiseptic solutions and sterile dressings are made. The patient is prescribed vitamin therapy and immunomodulators.
Consider the options for drugs that are used to treat a boil on the chin (photos with manifestations of this pathology should remind the patient of the deplorable consequences of poor hygiene). We start the review with medications.
Drug treatment
The main purpose of using pharmaceuticals for furunculosis is to accelerate the maturation and opening of education. The faster the boil opens, the lower the risk of complications.
Disinfection of the affected area of the skin is a key point throughout the treatment. You can use the simplest and most proven means, including ordinary hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine. Before opening, it is allowed to apply ichthyol ointment or "Balsamic liniment" to the boil.
If the studies show the likelihood of the spread of infection, a specialist can prescribe a course of antibacterial therapy, for example, Tetracycline or Erythromycin. Chipping a boil with antibacterial substances is also often used by doctors.
Treatment is also required after opening the abscess and the contents exit. The resulting wound should also be treated with antiseptics. For this purpose, Levomekol is often used. This should be done for 3-5 days, until the wound is completely healed.
Surgery
There are cases when the furuncle on the chin increases in size and does not open longer than 5-7 days. If the patient’s condition worsens, the assistance of a surgeon is needed in an inpatient setting. The specialist prescribes an examination, including an analysis of the contents of the education, and decides on the need for surgical intervention.
The operation is performed under local anesthesia. The surgeon dissects the boil, removes the purulent contents, rinses the resulting wound and applies a bandage with synthomycin or erythromycin ointment. Dressings are changed every day until the wound is completely healed. Quite often, after surgical opening of the boil, scars remain that do not add aesthetics, especially if it concerns the chin. In this case, the patient is prescribed special ointments to remove scars, for example, “Kontratubeks”.
Home treatment
There are several effective ways to treat a boil at home. Their effectiveness is confirmed by numerous reviews. However, even these seemingly innocuous recipes for home treatment should be discussed with your doctor. The most common methods of combating a boil at home are:
1. Baked onions. The vegetable is peeled, cut in half and baked in the oven for 7-10 minutes. Next, the onion is cooled and ground to a state of gruel. The resulting mixture is applied to a boil in the form of a compress. You need to use every day until the wound is completely cleansed of pus.
2. It is also no less effective in treating an aloe chin boil. Leaves should be taken dense and fleshy, chopped and applied to the affected area. The plant draws pus well, which requires frequent changes in dressings.
3. Tea tree oil. This substance is a potent antibiotic and antioxidant. It relieves inflammation and disinfects the wound.
These methods of treatment as well as conservative therapy are aimed at accelerating the process of maturation and opening, which significantly reduces the risk of complications.
Treatment of a chin boil in a child
Children are very curious and mobile in nature. In the process of games and the knowledge of the world around them, it is inevitable to get scratches and abrasions. Various injuries are not uncommon among children, which greatly increases the risk of wound infection.
The main task of parents is the timely recognition of a boil. It should not be confused with the usual acne. The boil is very painful when touched, irritated skin often pulsates, the child may have a fever and chills.
At the initial stage of the development of the infectious process, you can cope with it through home recipes. You can apply "Balsamic liniment" or ointment based on ichthyol, as well as aloe or baked onions. Meanwhile, one should not forget to regularly treat the wound with antiseptics.
It happens that relief in the condition of the child does not occur within 3-4 days. In this case, what to do with the furuncle on the chin, it is better to check with the doctor. Consulting a pediatrician and prescribing medications will help to avoid the development of sepsis or meningitis. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs stop pain. In the future, the boil is opened, the wound is cleaned and healed.
We examined the causes and treatment of the chin boil. Next, let's talk about precautions, which are also important.
Warnings
The main thing that all doctors pay attention to is that an abscess should never be squeezed out. This can lead to infection of the deeper layers of the epidermis, as well as leaving scars and scars on the skin. Only a surgeon can force an autopsy of a boil.
When the hearth is on the verge of maturation, it must not be pressed, rubbed or wetted. Such mechanical actions can cause infection of neighboring tissues. To get rid of furunculosis is much more difficult than to get a single education. For this reason, it is better not to touch the painful focus.
Prevention
Faced with a boil on the chin once, a person is unlikely to want to survive this again. However, one should not rely on medication or surgery. Any disease is easier to prevent than to cure, so a few simple preventative measures should be taken into account:
1. Regular observance of the rules of personal hygiene, including taking a shower, washing hands after going to the toilet and before eating, changing bedding and underwear. Nor should others be allowed to use their things.
2. Strengthening the protective properties of the body, including moderate physical activity, regular walks in the fresh air, balanced nutrition and healthy long sleep.
3. Monitoring blood sugar to prevent diabetes.
4. Timely processing and closing of any damage to the skin, including abrasions, cuts and scratches.
These measures will allow you to control your health and reduce the likelihood of developing formations on the skin of the face.
Omens
A furuncle on the chin can occur for no reason. Popular signs explain the appearance of such pimples in their own way. It is believed that if the boil jumped up on the chin of a young girl, then she would soon be married.
But a pimple on a beard in men, according to the healers, can talk about possible problems with the performance of conjugal duty. Be that as it may, it is better to keep clean and monitor your health. By following the above recommendations, you will protect yourself and your children from unnecessary problems.