A cyst and a boil can both look like a bump, though their causes differ. For example: A boil—also known as a furuncle—occurs due to a bacterial infection of a hair follicle and the tissue around it.

No matter how well you double-cleanse and balance all your skincare acids, breakouts can still occur. Sometimes, they slowly creep up on you, growing little by little as the days pass by. Other times, ...

We've all been there: you're going about your daily routine when suddenly, there's an angry red bump looking at you in the mirror. It's red, it's painful, and it may have a white tip in the center.

A boil forms due to a bacterial or other infection of a hair follicle and skin at the root of a hair. Many resolve on their ...

Millions of people deal with acne, but those who suffer from cystic acne know how difficult it is to treat compared to ordinary pimples. Cystic acne is a severe form of acne that results in large, pus ...

Yes, Dr. Pimple Popper is among them. Whether you love them or hate them, you can’t seem to look away from good pimple-popping videos. While dermatologists say you shouldn't be zit popping on your own ...

To reduce the inflammation, swelling, and pain of cystic acne, a dermatologist can inject a diluted corticosteroid directly into a cyst. This treatment is usually reserved for tender, swollen acne ...

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