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*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for furuncle*

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