Furuncules (boils) sometimes have a large pustule at the surface. This person developed several furuncles (boils) and pustules on the leg. This is a close-up of a furuncule (boil), which has the typical round shape. Furuncles tend to be raised from the skin surface and tender to the touch. This person has several scattered furuncules (boils). Furuncles (boils) are often seen in areas of occlusion, such as the armpits. This person has a furuncule (boil) on the neck. Furuncules are typically red, warm, and tender to the touch. A teenage male with furunculosis (boils) displays CA-MRSA (community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus), as confirmed by culture of the affected area.
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A red-to-purple, tender lump on an area of the skin that also has hair. The most common areas for boils to occur are places where there is friction and/or places that tend to be sweaty, such as the buttocks, armpits, groin, neck, shoulders, and face. The skin surrounding the lump may look swollen and red. The center of the lump eventually becomes filled with yellow or white pus that you will be able to see (called "coming to a head").  The pus is a mixture of bacteria and infection-fighting white blood cells.
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2008

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