It can be difficult to determine if the irritated bump on your skin is acne or a boil. Both are caused by bacteria in the pores and hair follicles. They differ in how they are treated and factors that ...

Summer heat can take a massive toll on our skin. From struggling with clogged pores to tackling acne problems to protecting our skin from sun exposure, there’s so much to do. In general, hot and humid ...

Question: I get painful boils. Is there any way to treat them? Mimi: Boils are nasty infections usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus and treated best by a doctor who can give you an antibiotic. My ...

A painful bump on or around the ear may be a boil, which occurs when a bacterial skin infection develops in a hair follicle or oil gland. Over time, pus collects in the lump. Boil sometimes go away, ...

A boil is the skin’s way of cleansing itself of unwanted toxins. Boils can develop in any hairy area of skin due to friction or sweat. A boil is the skin’s way of cleansing itself of unwanted toxins.