Is massaging a person with boils contraindicated?
Massaging the area of a boil is not recommended as:
- It can potentially spread the infection to other areas of the body when touched with soiled hands.
- It can cause bacteria from the boil to spread into the deeper layers of the skin, leading to a more severe skin infection.
- The inflammatory process in the boil can be aggravated by massage, causing increased pain and discomfort.