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Boil

Boils, otherwise known as a skin abscess, occur when hair follicles or oil glands become infected. They first appear on the skin as a red spot and then a lump underneath the skin appears. After several days, pus begins to form underneath the sore. If several boils appear in the same area, they are collectively known as a carbuncle. Boils are most likely to occur in those with diabetes, a poor diet, and in those with exposure to skin-irritating harsh chemicals.

Shingles

Shingles are formed from the same virus that causes chickenpox. It is characterized by a painful rash that may appear as blisters on the body. It occurs when the chickenpox virus is reactivated and causes irritation to nerve tissues. Although the blisters usually appear on the trunk of the body, a shingles rash may also develop on the face. Antiviral medications are generally used to treat the rash. A childhood chickenpox vaccine greatly reduces the risk of developing shingles.