Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD A boil, also known as a furuncle, is a swollen, pus-filled growth on the skin that ...

An abscess occurs when an infection causes a pocket of pus to develop. Abscesses can develop on the skin, in the mouth, or inside the body. Bacterial infections typically cause abscesses. Pus develops ...

Draining simple skin abscesses in combination with antibiotic treatment is more effective than drainage alone, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers ...

For years, doctors couldn’t explain why Cydney Carter was breaking out with painful “boils” on her skin. Then, she received a diagnosis that changed her life. Share on Pinterest After years of living ...

Dealing with skin conditions like acne or psoriasis can be hard enough when you know what you’re working with. But some ...