- Boils: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
Boils are skin infections typically caused by staph bacteria Wondering how to get rid of a boil? Find out what causes them, what the symptoms are, and how to treat them
- Boils and carbuncles - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
A boil is a painful, pus-filled bump that forms under your skin when bacteria infect and inflame one or more of your hair follicles A carbuncle is a cluster of boils that form a connected area of infection under the skin Boils (furuncles) usually start as reddish or purplish, tender bumps The bumps quickly fill with pus, growing larger and more painful until they rupture and drain Areas
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