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Can an abscess become a boil?
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A boil : is a term that is used to describe a skin abscess.
Answered 10/31/2015
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Same thing: An abscess is a tender mass generally surrounded by a colored area from pink to deep red. Abscesses are often easy to feel by touching. The middle of an abscess is full of pus and debris. http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/abscess#1
Answered 10/8/2016
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