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. Contact Information Copyright 2001 Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Tx. All Rights Reserved. Please read our disclaimer and privacy policy .