A man has a collection of infected hair follicles on his back. The lesions are erythematous and painful and draining from multiple openings. The diagnosis is:
A) erysipelas.
B) furuncles.
C) carbuncles.
D) cystic acne.

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Carbuncles are clusters of furuncles (boils) that are connected under the skin and have multiple drainage points. They are painful, erythematous, and often occur on areas like the back.

A Man Has a Collection of Infected Hair Follicles on His