Expert answer:
Do not. Boil is not contagious.
Boil is infection that occurs inside the hair follicle and extends through the subcutaneous tissue and into the skin around the follicle. This infection causes a small abscess rounded and full of pus.
This infection is restricted to those with the boil and does not transmit to other people.
The person with a boil should maintain hygienic habits, such as washing hands with soap and water, to prevent the spread of infection. She can continue the contact with other people around and does not need any isolation.
It should be noted that it is not advisable to squeeze the boil do not stick with inappropriate materials, as this can aggravate and spread the infection to the person himself.
