![]() ![]() The white blood cells are then localized and trapped along with the infecting bacteria and dead skin, forming the pus-filled boil. ![]() As the immune system is triggered with the onset of the bacteria, the body floods the infected area with white blood cells. The formation of pus is due to the bodyâs natural response to fight the infection.Abscesses are caused by minor breaks and punctures of the skin, obstruction of sweat and oil glands, and inflammation of hair follicles.On the other hand, an abscess is similar to a pimple but larger and deeper under the skin. In some cases, boils develop when the skin gets broken due to a small injury or an insect bite, which gives the bacteria easy entry to lodge under the skin.Because the skin is our immune systemâs first line of defense against bacteria and other foreign bodies, infections usually find their way into the body through a break in the skin. Most boils are caused by a type of bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus.If several boils occur together as a group, it is called a carbuncle and can be a sign of a more serious infection. Boils can be very painful and sometimes may be accompanied by fever. Boils often occur on the neck, face, armpits, shoulders, buttocks, and eyes (sty).
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