Small boils are very common and often go away without any treatment. But they can be irritating and can also cause distress if they are in a prominent position such as on your face. Larger boils usually need treatment. If you get lots of boils that keep coming or don't go away then you may need some tests to check if there is any underlying cause.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/skin-conditions/boils-carbuncles-and-furunculosis