An acute, circumscribed perifollicular inflammation of the subcutaneous layers of the skin, gland, or hair follicle, resulting from infection by staphylococci, which becomes a pustule with central necrosis discharging a core of purulent exudate either through spontaneous rupture or through surgical incision.
Carbuncles involve the same tissue more extensively.
Research indicates that in many skin diseases and this includes boils, there is a deficiency of unsaturated fats in the body. These fats seem to have a direct effect upon blood vessels and circulation, although exactly what the mechanism of this process is, is not clearly understood. A complete overhaul of the dietary regimen must be accomplished for maximum results. Sugar, white flour and processed, chemicalized foods and especially saturated fats and those unsaturated natural fats which have been hydrogenated turning them into totally saturated fats such as margarine, shortening and lard, must be absolutely prohibited. Stimulates phagocytosis, and acts as an anti-infectious agent.