Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways You can treat small boils at home using warm compresses. Popping a ...

A boil, also called a furuncle, is an infection of a hair follicle that goes into the deeper layers of skin, causing an abscess (a small pocket of pus). These infections are typically caused by the ...

Aloe vera may have antibacterial and wound-healing properties that could help with certain skin conditions. However, it is unclear whether aloe vera can specifically help boils. No research supports ...