A boil refers to an inflammation in the area of the skin that is located in the area of a hair follicle. Therefore, boils usually appear on particularly hairy parts of the body, for example on the face, buttocks or even on the chest. The inflammation usually shows itself as a small nodular swelling with redness and pain.
As a rule, a boil is a self-limited inflammation – after a while pus is emptied and then heals, often with scars. Boils are mainly caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. Risk factors for the development of a boil include diabetes mellitus, as well as malnutrition, poor hygiene and various skin diseases. There are a number of home remedies that can be used against a boil.
These household remedies are used
The following household remedies can be used against a boil:
- Damp warm covers
- Drawing ointment with turpentine oil or ichthyol
- Marigold Tincture
- Garlic
- Tea tree oil
- Propolis
The household remedies listed above should be used depending on the extent of the furuncle. Accordingly, the use of the household remedies can then be terminated. In case of complicated processes, the household remedies should be used for a longer period of time in combination with further treatment measures.
- The application or application of envelopes in the area of the furuncle can be done up to twice a day. As a rule, furuncles are purulent within a few days and then heal.
Should a boil be lanced?
The rumor that a boil is best punctured or expressed is false. On the contrary, this can lead to an aggravation or complication of the furuncle. This is because it can cause the bacteria to spread through the pus. Especially in the facial area this can have serious consequences, because here many vessels lead into the area of the brain. If anything is unclear, a doctor should always be consulted and any independent manipulation of the furuncle should always be avoided.
