What should I know about boils when they are on children?

Answer by  dhuoda (1431)

They need to be seen by a doctor. Keep the site very clean and be aware that they can be infectious. It may be diet related or illness related.

Answer by  shalini10 (11)

Boils is an infection,and is caused by bacteria.If a child has severe pain or the boil is deep red in color and streaks are running through it to other body parts you should see the doctor.

Answer by  diva25 (4016)

Take your kid to the doctor and see what they say about that. I would be careful about using any product to remove them. Kids do not have skin like adults and you never know they may not be boils. They make look like them, but only a doctor knows for sure what they are.

Answer by  Disneyphan (529)

I used to get boils when I was a child and live to tell about it. My parents would put some drawing sav on it and it would help the boil go down. Normally, they are harmless, painful, but harmless. If you have doubts, take your child to the doctor.

Answer by  pradhaprajgmailcom (1518)

If it is chickenpox give attention by seperation.If they are summer boils give them lot of fluid food daily.Do not allow them to play in the sun.

Answer by  deswar (23)

Do not try to lance them, leave them alone. Take your child to the doctor and have it looked at. The doctor will most likely test it to see if it is a staff infection.