What Is a Furuncle?
10. How Can Furuncles Be Prevented?
One way to prevent furuncles is by observing good hygiene practices. These include washing your hands often and avoiding the use of other people’s personal items, such as clothing, razors, towels, or bedsheets. Try to avoid close contact with anyone who has a staph infection.
If you already have a furuncle, you can protect yourself from further infection by covering it with a clean bandage after it bursts. You should also wash your hands thoroughly after they come in contact with the drainage from a furuncle.
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