What are the symptoms of folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles?
The following are the most common symptoms of folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms for folliculitis may include: • Pus in the hair follicle • Irritated and red follicles • Damaged hair Symptoms for boils may include: • Pus in the center of the boil • Whitish, bloody discharge from the boil Symptoms for carbuncles may include: • Pus in the center of the boils • Whitish, bloody discharge from the boils • Fever • Fatigue The symptoms of folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles may resemble other skin conditions. Always consult a physician for a diagnosis. How are folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles diagnosed? Diagnosis of folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles are made by a physician after a thorough medical history and physical examination. After examining the lesions, the physician may culture the wounds, which involves obtaining a sample of the drainage of the wound, allowing it to grow in the laboratory, and identifying the spe
