Furuncle

What is furuncle?

A boil is a pus filled skin infection involving an entire hair follicle and nearby skin tissue. The area will look pinkish-red, swollen, and feel tender to touch. The boil can either drain on its own or will need to be drained by a health professional.

How do members experience furuncle?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with furuncle*

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Top treatments taken by people for furuncle*

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Who has furuncle on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 0
30s 6
40s 1
50s 5
60s 4
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 7
Female 12
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