Boils and cysts are two types of growths on the body. Also known as furuncles, boils are pockets of pus (a creamy, white substance) on the skin caused by bacteria infecting hair follicles.

Vaginal boils happen when the hair follicle oil glands in the skin get infected, leading to swelling or irritation in the genital area. Boils might not be a serious condition, but they may happen ...