A carbuncle is a painful and serious skin infection that develops when multiple boils merge into one deep, inflamed area. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and risk factors can help you spot it early and prevent complications. Learn how carbuncles form, who is most at risk, how doctors diagnose them, and the most effective treatment options — from warm compresses to medical procedures and antibiotics. Staying informed helps protect your skin health and prevent infections from spreading. ✔️ #Ca

A carbuncle is a cluster of several skin boils (furuncles). The infected mass is filled with fluid, pus, and dead tissue. Fluid may drain out of the carbuncle, but sometimes the mass is so deep that it cannot drain on its own.Carbuncles can develop anywhere. But they are most common on the back and the nape of the neck. People with diabetes, dermatitis, and a weakened immune system are more likely to develop staph infections that can cause carbuncles. . . . . . . . #diabetes #diabeticcarbuncle #