Medical Problem Boil

Boils and carbuncles - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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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, grow… See more

Boils and carbuncles - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo …

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For small boils, these measures may help the infection heal more quickly and prevent it from spreading: Warm compresses. Apply a warm washcloth or compress …

Boils & Carbuncles: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15153-boils-and-carbuncles

Rarely, bacteria from a boil can: Enter your bloodstream, causing your body to have a severe reaction ( sepsis ). Get into the brain and cause life-threatening problems such …

How to Get Rid of a Boil - WebMD

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