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Boil is caused by inflammation of hair follicles, thus results in the localized accumulation of pus or dead tissues. Appearances of red pus filled lumps that are tender, warm and may be painful are the symptoms of boils.

Appearance of a yellow or white point at the center of the lump indicates that the boil is ready to drain the pus. Boils are common on the back, underarms, shoulders, face, lips, thighs, buttocks.

Boils are common in people having diabetes, poor hygiene or malnutrition& immune system disorders.

Boils generally disappears after 4 to 10 days, application of warm water can help in reducing the pain and speeds up the discharge of pus. After the boil is drained, wash the area with a antibacterial soap and get it bandaged.

Taking diet rich in Vitamin A and E also helps in reducing the occurrences of boils.

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Ringworm is cause by a fungus and warm, moist areas like swimming pools, skin folds etc are the ideal places for fungi to thrive. Following the below mentioned steps to prevent ring worm.

• Sharing of clothes, sports equipments, towels or bed sheets should be avoided.
• Wash clothes in anti-fungal detergent in case of any doubts.
• Do not roam around with out sleepers in public bathing places or showers
• After playing any sport that requires skin to skin contact like wrestling, wash your self thoroughly with shampoo & soap
• Do not wear tight fitting clothes. Socks & underwear should be changed daily.
• Avoid keeping the skin wet. Dry yourself properly after bath.
• After treatment of ringworm, keep applying talcum powder to the affected area.
• The head should be shaved if your scalp is infected by ring worm.

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