The furuncle looks like a red, raised bump on your skin that is focused on a hair follicle. If it ruptures, cloudy fluid or pus drains out. Furuncles most commonly appear on the face, neck, thigh ...

A furuncle, also called a boil, is a bump on the skin filled with pus caused by an infection. It can resemble a large pimple, ...

Also, an infection of the hair follicle can extend deeper into the skin, becoming a furuncle (boil). For mild cases, the infection can be treated locally, with warm compresses and topical antibiotics.

If you're concerned about 'Furuncle', it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional. In addition to 'Furuncle', there may be other similar symptoms or signs that better match your side effect.

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD A breast boil can form when bacteria infect a hair follicle on the breast. A skin boil, ...

Also, an infection of the hair follicle can extend deeper into the skin, becoming a furuncle (boil). For mild cases, the infection can be treated locally, with warm compresses and topical antibiotics.

In August 2000, a 3-year-old boy was brought to our infectious disease clinic 10 days after a camping trip in eastern Ontario. Earlier in the week, his parents had sought medical advice because a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I've been having trouble with boils for a couple of years. Last year, my doctor told me that it was a staph infection. After about a week ...