Boils and carbuncles are skin infections caused by a bacteria called staphylococcus aureus (commonly referred to as staph). They present as painful pus-filled pockets, which form under the skin and ...

Boils can occur anywhere on your skin, but appear mainly on your face, neck, armpits, buttocks or thighs — areas where you're most likely to sweat or experience friction. Signs and symptoms usually ...

Boils on your inner thigh usually stem from a staph infection in a hair follicle. Squeezing a boil can spread infection, which leads to more boils and possible complications. Pain relievers and warm ...