What are cysts and boils?

What are cysts and boils?

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I sometimes get confused between what is meant by cysts or boils. Kindly help to clarify.

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Cysts and boils, while similar, differ in cause and appearance. A boil is red or discolored, swollen, and contains pus, like a pimple. A cyst is under the skin and is usually painless but can resemble a boil if it ruptures or becomes infected. Cysts and boils may be easily confused with each other.

However, they differ in various ways, including cause and overall appearance. Boils are generally due to an infection. Cysts do not always have a known cause but may be due to rapid multiplication of skin cells. It can be easy to confuse cysts and boils as they may have similar symptoms. A cyst is a small fluid-filled lump that can form in or on a person’s body. They are typically benign or noncancerous. Boils or furuncles are pus-filled lumps under the skin.

They are typically the result of bacterial infections. Boils may appear similar to pimples, with yellow tops or heads. However, boils occur deeper in the skin than pimples, and they tend to be more painful. Sometimes, boils can develop in a cluster. This is known as a carbuncle. This occurs due to a more severe infection and can cause other symptoms, such as fever.

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