Furuncle What Is It?

A boil or furuncle is an infection of a hair follicle. The follicle is the small hole in the skin where a hair is formed. Many people get boils. They grow deep into the skin. Clusters of boils are called carbuncles. Boils are usually found on the face, neck, breasts, armpits, and buttocks.

What Are The Symptoms Of Skin Abscess?

Skin lesion maybe seen.

Abscess will be in the form of open sore or closed, domed nodule.

There maybe localized swelling, redness and induration.

Affected area is tender and warm to touch.