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Dermatology

WHAT CAUSES BOILS?

A boil is caused by accumulation of pus in the skin due to an infection. Common areas of the body affected are the face, armpits, eyelids and groin. A boil on the eyelid is called a stye.   Are boils contagious? Boils are usually not contagious although they can harbor… Read More »WHAT CAUSES BOILS?