Dealing with a boil, especially one in and around the ear, can be both painful and frustrating. These tender, swollen bumps ...

A boil can turn into a carbuncle and have multiple openings where pus comes out. Learn how a provider facilitates drainage ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS A gum boil is a type of periodontal disease that involves the formation of an abscess on the gums. It causes pain and swelling. If left untreated, it can spread ...