When to Visit a Doctor
Boils may be mild and go away on their own after a few days. However, there are some scenarios that may require you to visit the doctor for a proper checkup. These scenarios are:
- When the pus in the boil does not drain out within a week.
- Increase in the size of the boil and experiencing more pain from the area.
When these signs are noticed, it is important to visit the doctor because trying to remove the core at home may lead to further infections and complications.
A professional skin doctor (dermatologist [2]) or medical doctor are able to carefully open the pus filled area and drain it by following the proper procedures.