Furunculosis usually responds to simple measures such as warm skin compresses and good local hygiene. Dressings or poultices (e.g. magnesium sulphate paste) may encourage spontaneous discharge.
Resistant cases may require:
For recurrent cases, eradication of the staphylococcal carriage using antibacterial agents is helpful (1).
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