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Carbuncles: A skin abscess, a collection of pus that forms inside the body. Antibiotics are often not very helpful in treating abscesses. The main treatments include hot packs and draining ("lancing") the abscess, but only when it is soft and ready to drain. If you have a fever or long-term illness, such as cancer or diabetes, or are taking medications that suppress the immune system, you should contact your healthcare practitioner if you develop an abscess.
Boils and carbuncles — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention of these pus-filled bumps.
Causes. Most carbuncles are caused by the bacteria staphylococcus aureus. The infection is contagious and may spread to other areas of the body or other people.
Carbuncles tend to occur in areas with thicker skin like the nape of the neck, the back, or the thighs. How Carbuncles are Diagnosed Carbuncles are diagnosed ...
Carbuncle is an skin infection than often involves a group of hair folicles. Carbuncle is an abscess usually larger than a boil, in most cases with one or more openings ...
Boils and carbuncles — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention of these pus-filled bumps.