Boil pathophysiology

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Overview

Boil(furuncle) is the tender,deep,dome shaped skin infection of the hair follicle.

Pathophysiology

Folliculitis is the inflammation and of hair follicle.A furuncle is a localized deep suppurative necrotizing form of folliculitis which involves dermis and subcutaneous tissue.

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