It sounds disgusting, but there's no denying that popping a spot and feeling the pus ooze out is nothing short of satisfying. But if you're the squeamish type, you may want to look away now. This ...

It often starts as a sore spot you assume is a zit, ingrown hair, or minor irritation. Then it gets worse. Sitting becomes ...

Bartholin cysts are common fluid-filled lumps that form near the opening of your vagina. When infected, they can become abscesses, which can have more severe symptoms and require different treatments.

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways You can treat small boils at home using warm compresses. Popping a ...

An abscess occurs when an infection causes a pocket of pus to develop. Abscesses can develop on the skin, in the mouth, or inside the body. Bacterial infections typically cause abscesses. Pus develops ...

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Yes, Dr. Pimple Popper is among them. Whether you love them or hate them, you can’t seem to look away from good pimple-popping videos. While dermatologists say you shouldn't be zit popping on your own ...

Whenever you find something out of the ordinary below the belt, it’s normal to be alarmed. But, if the red, painful lump you discovered is a vaginal boil, you can probably relax. Vaginal boils aren’t ...

Boils and cellulitis are distinct skin conditions, but both can occur due to bacterial infections. Doctors may prescribe antibiotics to treat cellulitis, and home remedies, such as a warm compress, to ...

Cellulitis and skin abscesses are both due to bacterial infections. They may develop separately or together, and they need different treatments. Your skin is home to about 1,000 different species of ...