10 Causes of Boils
Cause #3: Cuts and Scrapes
We’ve all known since our early days how important it is to disinfect ourselves after getting a cut or a scrape. One of the reasons for this is because while we have an open wound, our body is more susceptible to getting a bacterial infection.
This is true for the staph bacteria as well. If you don’t disinfect yourself after getting a cut or a scrape, no matter how small, it’s possible that the staph bacteria will be able to enter your skin and begin the process of producing boils.
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