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Are there any conditions considered predisposing to furuncles and carbuncles?

April 26, 2017carbuncles Conditions furuncles predisposing

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Are there any conditions considered predisposing to furuncles and carbuncles?

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The most common cause of folliculitis, furuncles, or carbuncles is coagulasepositive Staphylococcus aureus. Predisposing factors include an infected wound, poor hygiene, debilitation, tight clothes, friction, and immunosuppressive therapy. ChaCha on!