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When bacteria invade and inflame one or more of your hair follicles, they result in a painful, pus-filled bump under your skin known as boils. Boils (also known as Furuncles) commonly start as tender reddish or purplish spots. The pus-filled nodes soon expand and become more painful until they rupture and drain. The most frequently affected areas are the face, back of the neck, armpits, thighs, and buttocks. A single boil may typically be treated at home. But it is recommended not to poke or put pressure on it because this could spread the infection.