Boils are painful, pus-filled, and are caused by infections like Staphylococcus aureus. Cysts are painless, non-infectious growths filled with keratin or other substances. Antibiotics may treat boils ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: Please tell me how to get rid of boils, besides erythromycin. _ Mrs. S.B. Dear Mrs. S.B.: “Once in a blue moon” boils come to a head and drain with little more than a warm, moist ...