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Boils as a Symptom for Eczema

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Boils

Boils occur when a hair follicle becomes infected and inflamed under the skin, thus filling up with pus and dead skin cells. Boils are characterized by a raised, painful lump on the skin which eventually will discharge, white or yellow-colored pus and/or blood.

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Last updated on Mar 23 2012 at 18:22
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