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GlossaryBoils (Furunculosis)

painful, pus-filled skin abscesses caused by infected hair follicles

Boils, also known as furuncles, are painful, pus-filled bumps that form under the skin when bacteria infect and inflame one or more hair follicles. They often start as red, tender areas and gradually become firm and more painful as they fill with pus. Boils can occur anywhere on the body but are most common on the face, neck, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks.

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research Effects of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids on the Pilosebaceous Unit

16 citations , August 1992 in “PubMed”

Anabolic-androgenic steroids can cause skin issues like acne and oily skin by enlarging oil glands and changing skin oils.

research Miscellaneous Skin Diseases

January 2018

The chapter concludes that certain skin diseases in bovines cause symmetrical, non-painful lesions and temporary hair loss due to stress.

research Three Cases of Immune-Mediated Adnexal Skin Disease Treated with Cyclosporin

36 citations , January 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

Cyclosporin effectively and safely treated skin diseases in three pets with no side effects.

research Multiple Skin Tumors in a Doberman Pinscher with Color Dilution Alopecia

2 citations , March 1997 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

The Doberman had multiple skin tumors, but it's unclear if color dilution increased the risk.

research Bacterial Skin Diseases

3 citations , January 2018

Bacterial skin diseases in camelids are often caused by moisture, trauma, and infections.

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