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2. Boil - Wikipedia

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   A boil, also called a furuncle, is a deep folliculitis, which is an infection of the hair follicle. It is most commonly caused by infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus , resulting in a painful swollen area on the skin caused by an accumulation of pus and dead tissue. [ 1 ]

3. Carbuncle - Wikipedia

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   A carbuncle is a cluster of several boils, which is typically filled with purulent exudate (dead neutrophils, phagocytized bacteria, and other cellular components). [5] Fluid may drain freely from the carbuncle, or intervention involving an incision and drainage procedure may be needed. [ 4 ]

4. Pilonidal disease - Wikipedia

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   Endoscopic pilonidal treatment, which uses a small camera to guide the surgeon in removing hair, is a newer method of treatment that has minimal pain and quick healing compared to surgery. A literature review of 497 patients found that the average endoscopic operation time was 34.7 minutes, and the average healing time was 32.9 days.

5. Folliculitis - Wikipedia

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   Most carbuncles, boils, and other cases of folliculitis are infected with Staphylococcus aureus. [1] Folliculitis starts with the introduction of a skin pathogen to a hair follicle. Hair follicles can also be damaged by friction from clothing, an insect bite, [2] blockage of the follicle, shaving, or braids that are very tight and close to the ...

6. Doctors Warn Against Dangerous Beauty Trend That Leaves ... - AOL

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   This technique is used to remove fat in areas like the stomach, thighs, buttocks, hips, legs, arms, and face. A decades-old cosmetic procedure called mesotherapy is regaining popularity in the US

7. Mupirocin - Wikipedia

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   Mupirocin is used as a topical treatment for bacterial skin infections (for example, boils, impetigo, or open wounds), which are typically due to infection by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. It is also useful in the treatment of superficial methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. [14]