What is the difference between furuncle and carbuncle?

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Furuncle and carbuncle, as an acute suppurative skin disease of the skin, can occur in any part of the body, but at present, we may not understand the difference between furuncle and carbuncle very clearly. Many people think that furuncle and carbuncle are the same thing. In fact, furuncle and carbuncle are very different. Here we will introduce furuncle and carbuncle for better differentiation and treatment. 　

What is the difference between furuncle and carbuncle?

The main difference between ulcers and carbuncles is: the beginning of the furuncle will form a cone-shaped mass, generally 3-6cm in diameter. After a few days, a yellow pus head can be seen in the center. It occurs in the head and face, hair, neck, buttocks and other areas. It is often affected by friction. It mainly occurs in summer, generally 6-9cm in diameter. After a few days, multiple miliary pus heads will appear in the center, And soften the shape like a "volcano head.". Sore and red heart are in the same place and can lead to surrounding lymph nodes.

Western medicine is known as "sore" and "flesh bone" is caused by staphylococcal infection caused by painful nodules. It is the fusion of subcutaneous hair, leading to deep suppurative and scar formation. Western medicine treatment principle is sterilization, mainly oral and local antibiotics, oral antibiotics generally can use penicillin, cephalosporin, macrolipid or quinolone antibiotics; Local use of mupirocin ointment, red pigment ointment, etc.

In the late stage or wave movement of furuncle and carbuncle should do incision and drainage, promote regression. Furuncle and carbuncle are easy to relapse. Local use of chlorethylamine, oral antibiotics for 1 to 2 months, and recurrent erythema should be eliminated. Obesity, diabetes, occupational or industrial irritants, Staphylococcus aureus and other sensitive factors should be eliminated.

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The difference between furuncle and carbuncle has been analyzed and introduced in detail. Do you have a deeper understanding of the difference between furuncle and carbuncle? I hope you can get useful information for yourself, better treatment of furuncle and carbuncle.