Boils+Galore

A boil is a deep infection of the hair follicle. It is a bumpy red, pus-filled lump that is warm, tender, and very painful. It can also be caused by a splinter or other piece of material becoming lodged in the skin and others can be caused by acne after it becomes infected. These infections result in a painful swollen area of the skin made up of pus and dead tissue. An individual with a boil may experience, fever, swollen lymph nodes, or fatigure. Boils clustered together are called carbuncles. A recurring boil is called chronic furunculosis.



When you contract a boil you should contact your health care provider