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Spooky Skin: Boils, Shingles, Warts, and Scars

October’s spooky vibes are a perfect time to dive into the eerie world of unsettling skin eruptions, including boils, shingles, warts, and scars—each capable of giving anyone goosebumps. Boils, painful and pus-filled, emerge from infected hair follicles or oil glands, growing inflamed and sometimes merging into clusters called carbuncles. Their angry, swollen appearance and the discomfort they cause can make anyone wince.

Shingles, caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, is another sinister eruption that presents as a painful, blistering rash. Snaking along nerve pathways, it brings intense burning sensations and can leave lingering nerve pain long after the visible rash fades. Together, these eruptions show how terrifyingly unpredictable skin conditions can be. Don’t be alarmed, Dermatology Associates can always help with these scary eruptions.

Adding to the horror are warts —small, rough skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). While not painful, these uninvited growths can spread easily and may appear on hands, feet, or other areas. Worse still, are the scars left behind by boils, severe acne, or even injuries. Raised, discolored, or pitted, scars serve as permanent reminders of skin trauma, lingering long after the wounds have healed. Whether it’s the pain, unsightly appearance, or lasting effects, these skin conditions can make the skin itself seem haunted, but don’t worry, the physicians at Dermatology Associates can easily treat your spooky skin issues with their tricks and tools.