What Causes Boils?

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What are boils? Boils are the infection of a hair follicle, which we all have in our skin. Boils are also called furuncles and they can vary in size and number. They are painful, reddish and usually found in moist, oily and sweaty areas like the armpits, buttocks and the groin area. But what causes [...] Read more »

Boils Treatment and Prevention Tips

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This article takes a look at a common problem, and in particular focusses on boils treatment.   What Are Boils? Boils are the infection of a hair follicle (the tissue in the skin that produces hair). A boil is usually a localized infection, meaning an infection in a small surface area of the body. And [...] Read more »