How can you prevent boils in the genital area? | Boils in the genital area

How can you prevent boils in the genital area?

To prevent the development and transmission of furuncles, a few things are important. First of all, good personal hygiene is very important to prevent furuncles. Especially when the boils have been opened it is more important than ever to make sure that the wound is kept clean and regularly disinfected.

Furthermore, underwear should be washed regularly at a hot temperature (60 degrees) to kill the germs. Towels and bed linen should also be washed regularly. Since many boils are also caused by shaving, one should take care to disinfect the freshly shaved areas so that no pathogens can penetrate the small skin lesions. Additionally, soft clothing and non-abrasive underwear is important for prophylaxis.

Summary

Hygiene can prevent the development of furuncles, but does not completely prevent their occurrence. When furuncles appear, it is important not to manipulate manually, i.e. squeeze or press. With natural remedies or pulling ointment it is possible to try to promote spontaneous opening – but in a controlled way, without causing an abscess.

In the absence of spontaneous opening, it is advisable to consider surgical therapy. In early stages a small procedure under local anesthesia is sufficient to open the boil. Further treatment includes local or systemic antibiotic therapy and strict hygiene of the affected area.