How Familiar Are You with These Common Medical Conditions?
7. What is furuncle?
Correct Incorrect Boils occur due to bacterial infection, typically by Staphylococcus aureus, invading a hair follicle and leading to the accumulation of pus. While they often require drainage, some may resolve on their own and typically do not result in additional problems. A blackhead results from the accumulation of excess oil (sebum) blocking a hair follicle, attracting skin debris that oxidizes and appears black, hence the common name. Medically, it is termed an open comedo. Freckles, known by the Greek name ephelis, form due to the concentration of melanin, commonly observed in fair-skinned individuals. Cellulite causes skin dimpling, primarily in the thighs, caused by pockets of fat beneath the skin.