What Is a Furuncle?
7. How Are Furuncles Different from Other Skin Complaints?
A furuncle may resemble a pimple caused by acne, at least at first. However, a furuncle will typically grow to become bigger and more painful than a mere pimple. Pimples caused by acne also usually go away on their own without rupturing the way that furuncles do.
Folliculitis is another type of infection of the hair follicles. It causes pink, red, or white lesions at the base of each individual hair that look like pimples. They are smaller than furuncles and often occur in greater profusion. However, a case of folliculitis can eventually develop into a furuncle.
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