A furuncle, also called a boil, is a bump on the skin filled with pus caused by an infection. It can resemble a large pimple, ...

A boil—medically known as a furuncle—is a common skin infection that occurs when a hair follicle or oil gland becomes infected. A boil usually appears as a red, painful lump that fills up with pus and ...

While it may make sense to target your inner nostril directly, Dr. Fahs recommends putting a warm compress on the outside of ...

Dermatology Nursing. 2005;17(2):165-166. Dermatology Nursing Essentials: A Core Curriculum (2nd edition) was written to provide the reader with core knowledge about the specialty of dermatology ...

Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It's made up of several different substances, including water, protein, lipids, minerals and chemicals. The average adult's skin weighs about 6 pounds ...