What Is a Furuncle?
9. What Are the Risk Factors for Furuncles?
For reasons that are not entirely clear, furuncles are more common in men than they are in women. People with compromised immune systems are at greater risk for skin infection because their bodies are not up to the task of defending against the bacteria.
Some underlying medical conditions can also put you at greater risk. Diabetes is one example because it decreases your ability to fight infection. Skin diseases such as eczema that cause your skin to become itchy and dry also increase your risk because scratching can lead to openings in the skin.
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