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.

Boils on the vulva can start out small but grow to become more swollen ... the bacteria to others or to other parts of your body. Minkin suggests taking these measures: Avoiding any sexual contact ...

The virus can enter the body through broken skin ... that form into blisters that fill with pus. These boils crust over and fall off after several days. It can take between five to 21 days ...