Boil, also called furuncles, are painful, red lumps filled with pus on the skin above infected hair follicles. When boils appear in a group, they are called a carbuncle.
Boils are painful as they get bigger, before bursting on their own after some days or weeks.
The most common places for boils to appear are on the face , neck, armpits, shoulders and buttocks. When a boil forms on the eyelid, it is called a stye.
Causes of boils
Most boils are caused by a germ
(staphylococcal bacteria). This germ enters the body through tiny nicks or cuts in the skin or can travel down the hair to the follicle.
Some health problems make people more susceptible to skin infections, including:
- Diabetes.
- Problems with the immune system.
- Poor nutrition.
- Poor hygiene.
- Exposure to harsh chemicals that irritate the skin.
Source: Webmd
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