Furuncle

Overview

Boils (furuncles) are painful, pus-filled bumps that form under the skin when bacteria infect and inflame 1 or more hair follicles.

Symptoms

Boils start as red, tender lumps. These fill with pus, grow, then rupture and drain. A carbuncle is a cluster of boils.

Treatments

Warm compresses treat most boils. Large boils and carbuncles need a doctor's attention.

Last Updated Aug 4, 2023


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