OMG - I Have A Red Sore On My Cheek! Am I Going To Die?

4. Boil

Boils, otherwise known as a skin abscess, occur when hair follicles or oil glands become infected. They first appear on the skin as a red spot and then a lump underneath the skin appears. After several days, pus begins to form underneath the sore. If several boils appear in the same area, they are collectively known as a carbuncle. Boils are most likely to occur in those with diabetes, a poor diet, and in those with exposure to skin-irritating harsh chemicals.