A symbol for disgust. However, this dream might also show that poison is leaving the body literally or figuratively, and that the disgust felt represents a wrong attitude toward life, constitutes repressed emotions, and is unwarranted. Always be glad when unacceptable parts of you (the shadow) find expression. That which is expressed cannot control us or remain to bother us again. [1]
A boil as in a skin condition signifies an infection or contamination of a cherished idea. [2]
If pot is boiling over means too much negative energy, high emotions, anger; out of balance.
To dream of being covered in boils signifies that we have offended a code of ethics and feel that we are ‘unclean’. [4]
For a man to have such a dream indicates he is more likely to be seeking this in someone else. [5]
See also: under Food. [8]