10 Causes of Boils
Cause #4: Ingrown Hairs
An ingrown hair is a hair that has curled back on itself and begun to grow back into the skin itself. This presents a number of problems, one of which being the fact that dead skin can clog up the pore.
This is one of the things that can contribute to the development of a boil, especially if you are already carrying the staph virus. If you notice any ingrown hairs, it’s best to deal with them immediately.
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