Folliculitis is the inflammation of hair follicles due to an infection. Boils are tender, swollen areas that form around hair follicles, often on the neck, breasts, buttocks, and face.
Carbuncles are clusters of boils.
The following are the most common symptoms of folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles. Click here to view the Online Resources page of the Web. Please take the time to read our disclaimer .