Squeezing it at home can push the infection deeper, so it is safer to have it looked at by a professional.
A doctor can numb the skin, open the boil and drain the pus, which releases the pressure almost straight away.
The area is then cleaned and covered, and antibiotics may be added if the redness has spread around it.
Loose collars, clean pillowcases and keeping long hair tied back all help the skin on the neck heal faster.
Lighten the load and take care of yourself. The videos below show neck and back boils and cysts being treated.
