Carbuncle
Alternate Names : Skin infection - staphylococcal, Infection - skin - staph, Staph skin infection, Carbunculosis
Symptoms & Signs
A carbuncle is a swollen lump or mass under the skin. It may be the size of a pea or as large as a golf ball. The carbuncle may be red and irritated and might hurt when you touch it. It may also: - Grow very fast
- Have a white or yellow center (pustule)
- Weep, ooze, or crust
- Spread to other skin areas
Sometimes, other symptoms may occur. These may include: - Fatigue
- Fever
- General discomfort or sick feeling
- Skin itching before the carbuncle develops
Diagnosis & Tests
Your doctor will look at your skin. The diagnosis is primarily based on what the skin looks like. A skin biopsy may be done to help make the diagnosis or determine the exact type of bacteria involved.
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