MamasHealth.com Home Skin Health Acne Anal warts Anhidrosis Athlete's foot Bed sores Boils Cellulitis Chafing Chilblains Contact dermatitis Cosmetic surgery Cradle cap Dandruff Diaper rash Eczema Elastosis Erysipelas Fifth disease Flat wart Flea bites Folliculitis Frostbite Heat rash Hives Hyperhidrosis Ichthyosis Impetigo Jock itch Keloids Lichen Planus Measles Mole Molluscum Poison ivy Plantar warts Postherpetic neuralgia Prevent acne Psoriasis Ringworms Roscea Roseola Scabies Scalded skin Scar tissue Scleroderma Seborrheic dermatitis Senior skin care Shingles Skin cancer Soothe sunburned skin Sun burn Stretch marks Warts Vitiligo Xeroderma pigmentosum Links Skincare Information Hair Care Tummy tuck Email Mama	What is a Boil? A boil is a localized infection deep in the skin. They begin as red, tender swellings, which may later ooze pus. Some people have recurrent boils. A boil is also called a skin abscess. What causes a Boil? There are many causes of boils. Some common causes are: ingrown hair splinter or other foreign material that has become lodged in the skin plugged sweat glands that become infected Symptoms of a Boil There are many different symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms of having a boil are: fever chills Types of Boils There are several different types of boils. The most common types are: Furuncle A furuncle is is an abscess in the skin caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. A furuncle can have one or more openings onto the skin. A person with a furuncle may experience fever and/or chills. A furuncle is also referred to as a carbuncle. Cystic acne Cystic acne occurs when oil ducts become clogged and infected. Cystic acne affects deeper skin tissue that the more superficial inflammation from common acne. Cystic acne is most common on the face and typically occurs in the teenage years. Hidradenitis suppurativa Hidradenitis suppurativa is a condition where multiple abscesses form under the arm pits and/or the groin area. Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by a local inflammation of the sweat glands. Treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa include antibiotics and a surgical procedure to remove the sweat glands in order to stop the skin inflammation from reoccurring. Pilonidal cyst Pilonidal cyst is a kind of abscess that occurs in the crease of the buttocks. Pilonidal cysts often begin as tiny areas of infection in the base of the area of skin from which hair grows (the hair follicle). Pilonidal cysts often form after long trips that involve prolonged sitting. How are Boils Treated? Boils can be treated with antibiotics, hot packs and draining the abscess.	Partner with MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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