Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Skin boils are a common condition caused by an infected hair follicle. A skin boil, also known as a furuncle, presents as a swollen and painful red bump. If ...

For more severe infections, a doctor may prescribe an oral antibiotic along with mupirocin and warm compresses. Some people may develop a painful, infected boil called a furuncle. If this occurs ...