Cukur Bulu Can Cause Bisul, Beware Of Serious Complications Especially For Diabetics

General Surgical Specialist Eka Hospital Depok, Dr. Andi Mulyawan in Bogor City, Thursday 26 June 2025 (doc VOI)

BOGOR Shaving body hair such as in the armpit, leg, or pubic area may seem trivial, but it turns out to trigger serious skin infection if done without paying attention to cleanliness. One of the most common risks is boils, it can even develop into abscess, especially for those who have comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus.

General Surgical Specialist Eka Hospital Depok, Dr. Andi Mulyawan, explained that shaving hair can cause microcutions on the surface of the skin that pave the way for bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, to enter the hair follicles and cause infection.

If the shaving device is not clean or used with harsh techniques, it can cause irritation and small wounds. When bacteria enter there, inflammation appears which we know as boils. If it is not treated immediately, it can develop into abscess," said dr. Andi.

Bisul is generally characterized by a red bump that is painful and warm when touched. If the infection spreads deeper, an abscess is formed, namely a bag that feels very painful and can cause fever.

Diabetics

dr. Andi emphasized that this condition can become more dangerous for diabetic mellitus sufferers, because they have lower immune system and disorders in the wound healing process.

In diabetic patients, infections such as boils tend to worsen faster and find it difficult to recover. Sometimes the infection can spread to deeper tissue or even to the bone if it is not treated immediately," he explained.

That is why diabetics need to be extra careful when doing skin care, including shaving their hair. The slightest wound must be kept clean and sterile.

Handling With Small Operations

If the boil has developed into abscess, the treatment is not enough just with antibiotics. Medical action is needed in the form of incision and drainage, namely small surgery to open an abscess area and remove pus.

"This is standard action on cases of abscess. The procedure is fast, requires only local anesthetic, and is very effective in preventing the spread of further infection," said dr. Andi.

After surgery, patients are usually given routine wound care, antibiotic medication, and periodic control to ensure the healing process runs optimally.

Prevention Tips

dr. Andi suggested several preventive measures to avoid boils due to shaving hair:

"If a lump of pain, red, and seeds arises, don't take it lightly, especially if you have diabetes. Immediately go to the doctor to prevent more severe complications," concluded dr. Andi.