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Abscess: Medical term for a common boil, a collection of pus beneath the skin. Carbuncle: Painful localized bacterial infection. A circumscribed inflammation of the skin and deeper tissues that ...

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Boils can create significant discomfort, particularly when they develop in private areas. These painful, pus-filled lumps impact quality of life and require proper understanding for effective ...