What is another word for Boils?
Pronunciation: [bˈɔ͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Boils, also known as skin abscesses, are caused by bacterial infections that develop deep within the hair follicles and oil glands. They usually appear as painful, inflamed bumps filled with pus. However, there are various synonyms to describe boils, including abscess, carbuncle, furuncle, pustule, and cyst. Abscess and carbuncle suggest a larger and more severe type of boil, while furuncle refers to a boil that affects a hair follicle. Pustule describes a small, pus-filled bump on the skin, while cyst refers to a sac-like growth containing fluid or semi-solid material. Whatever the synonym used, treatment generally involves the use of antibiotics, warm compresses, and in some cases, drainage of the infected area.
