December 2, 2008

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Boils (cont.)

Causes of Boils

Most boils are caused by a bacteria called Staphylococcus. This germ enters the body through tiny breaks in the skin or by traveling down a hair to the follicle.

Certain health problems make people more susceptible to skin infections such as boils. Examples are

  • exposure to harsh chemicals that irritate the skin.


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