Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Boils are painful, pus-filled, and are caused by infections like Staphylococcus ...

The daily use of deodorants, while essential for many, can sometimes lead to unexpected skin complications. Medical professionals increasingly report cases of armpit boils linked to specific deodorant ...

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria is often found in the skin folds. Less commonly, this includes the buttocks. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a ...

If you have itchy, red, or pus-filled little bumps on your skin, you may have folliculitis. Folliculitis is a common skin problem that affects hair follicles, the tiny pockets around the hairs on your ...

Whenever you find something out of the ordinary below the belt, it’s normal to be alarmed. But, if the red, painful lump you discovered is a vaginal boil, you can probably relax. Vaginal boils aren’t ...

Finding a bump under your armpit can be uncomfortable and disturbing. But you don’t need to panic as most armpit bumps are harmless and easily treatable. These bumps can appear for various reasons, ...

People with hidradenitis suppurativa sometimes receive misdiagnosis for other conditions, including folliculitis and acne. A dermatologist can make an accurate diagnosis. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) ...