Boil

Visual Diagnosis Support Tool: this tool displays a image of boil and classifies the characteristic manifestations of this condition. Additionally, it provides summarized information about boil, including its usual location, differential diagnosis, treatment, and guidance.

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Last update:2025-03-03

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Localization. Trunk and extremities
Erythematous lesion? Erythematous lesion
Evolution time. Acute: less than 2 weeks, Recurrence
Skin lesion. Subcutaneous/deep: swelling
Surface texture. Normal/smooth
Edges. Poorly defined
Color.
Distribution of lesions. Discreet/isolated injury: 1 to 5 injuries
Associated symptoms. Pain
Additional information.

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/cellulitis-and-skin-abscess-epidemiology-microbiology-clinical-manifestations-and-diagnosis?search=furuncle&source=search_result&selectedTitle=2%7E108&usage_type=default&display_rank=2

https://www.arslvt.min-saude.pt/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/Guia-de-Bolso-de-Antibioterapia-em-Ambulatorio_Abril-2024_VF01.pdf