infections

boil Is usually pea-sized, but may be as large as a golf ball May develop white or yellow centers (pustules)pustules May join with another boil or spread to other skin areas May grow quickly May weep, ooze, or crust Other symptoms may include: Fatigue Fever General ill-feeling Itching before the boil develops Skin redness around the boil Skin redness

Complications Abscess of the skin, spinal cord, brain, kidneys, or other organ Brain infection Endocarditis Osteomyelitis Permanent scarring Sepsis Spinal cord infection Spread of infection to other parts of the body or skin surfaces

Carbuncle SearchHelpHelp PubMed Health Home > Diseases and Conditions > Carbuncle HomeDiseases and Conditions Carbuncle Skin infection - staphylococcal; Infection - skin - staph; Staph skin infection; Carbunculosis Last reviewed: May 13, A carbuncle is a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles. The infected material forms a lump, which occurs deep in the skin and may contain pus. When you have more than one carbuncle, the condition is called carbunculosis.

Symptoms A carbuncle is a swollen lump or mass under the skin. It may be the size of a pea or as large as a golf ball. The carbuncle may be red and irritated and might hurt when you touch it. It may also: Grow very fast Have a white or yellow center ( contain pus)pus Weep, ooze, or crust Spread to other skin areas Sometimes, other symptoms may occur. These may include: Fatigue Fever General discomfort or sick feeling Skin itching before the carbuncle develops

Complications Abscess of the brain, skin, spinal cord, or organs such as the kidneys Abscessbrainspinal cord Endocarditis Osteomyelitis Permanent scarring of the skin Sepsis Spread of infection to other areas