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Painful, pus-filled bumps? Expert explains carbuncles, causes, signs, and treatment

"Carbuncles are painful skin conditions caused when hair follicles get infected with bacteria and form pus-filled painful bumps under the skin. This condition can be severe, especially when these boils become interconnected and large," said an expert. The most common bacteria found in carbuncles is Staphylococcus Aureus. Carbuncles are commonly seen on the back of the neck, shoulders or thighs. Large carbuncles are unsightly and can lead to complications.