If you notice a bump in or around your ear, it's likely to be either a pimple or a boil. It can be both uncomfortable and cosmetically unpleasant and may require special care.

A pimple on your butt could be a boil, which is a hair follicle infection. It could also be keratosis: a skin condition where dead skin cells build up in your hair follicles. Acne on your butt is ...

Vaginal boils can be caused by ingrown hairs, injuries, or wearing underwear that's too small. They usually are painful, have a pus filled tip, and eventually rupture and drain pus. You should see ...