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Furuncles (boils)
A furuncle (boil) is a skin infection involving an entire hair follicle and nearby skin tissue.
Furuncles are very common. They are caused by staphylococcus bacteria, which are normally found on the skin surface. Damage to the hair follicle allows these bacteria to enter deeper into the tissues of the follicle and the subcutaneous tissue. Furuncles may occur in the hair follicles anywhere on the body, but they are most common on the face, neck, armpit, buttocks, and thighs.
Sources
MedlinePlus - Furuncle