2006-12-21 11:05:46 · 2 answers · asked by Question Asker 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I started with a small cyst above my eyebrow my derm. told me not to worry too much about it, it has suddenly, doubled in size and become swollen, my eye is swollen as well. It is also red in color and pretty painful.
2006-12-21 13:30:04 · update #1
a boil is caused by an infection, frequently by the staph aureus germ
http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/stb117082.asp
a variety of processes can cause a cyst to develop and an accurate answer would depend on what type cyst you are talking about. This link might help. http://www.medicinenet.com/cysts/article.htm
2006-12-21 11:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boils are filled with clear fluid, much like a blister. Cysts can be solid, or filled with semi-solid material. Some cysts are fluid filled too.
2006-12-21 11:44:59 · answer #2 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋