How to Reduce Boils

By nicoleleon, eHow User

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Boils are not an exciting experience to have and it causes discomfort too. Boils can appear anywhere on the skin however they mainly appear on buttocks, thighs, armpits, neck and face areas. These boils occurs mainly in areas containing hairs, sweat glands, areas where chafing can occur which are the major cause of boils. There are boils that can occur in carbuncles known as interconnected clusters, and if the case is severe it can develop into abscesses. Although anyone can get boils, people who have a compromised immune system, diabetes, acne, poor hygiene, and other skin problems are known to get them more. Causes of boils are normally from ingrown hairs, a splinter or other matter that has pierced the skin, blocked infected sweat glands, clothes causing chafing, malnutrition primarily caused by Vitamin A or Vitamin E. Boils can be treated at home and usually will run their course and heal without the need of medical attention. If the boil seems to be getting worse then seeking the attention of a physician will help with additional remedies.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

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     Use a warm cloth, applied to the area in order to soak the boil with warm water. This will help to relieve some of the pain and bring the pus to the surface.

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     Drain the boil, and wash the area with antibacterial soap. Keep the area bandaged and sterile in order to prevent infection from happening.

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     Avoid squeezing or attempting to pop a boil if it's hard and firm. Allow it to become soft and burst on its own. This will reduce the possibilities of infection spreading to other areas of the body.

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     Take herbal supplements to help with strengthening the immune system and create a preventive way of reducing the possibilities of boils recurring. Supplements such as Echinacea purpurea, Astragalus membranaceous, Inula helenium and Withania somnifera are the best ones to take to help with boils.

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     Keep the affected area clean to help clear from harmful bacteria and help speed up recovery.

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     Try Silicea which is a homeopathic tissue salt and helps with expelling toxins from the body including the pus from the boil(s).

Tips & Warnings

• Consult a doctor is there is a fever, a boil appearing between the buttocks, a painful boil that is not improving, a boil's condition is worsening, frequent boils occurring, red lines radiating from the area of the boil which means there may be an infection that may have entered into the bloodstream, and lastly if you have an immune deficiency resulted from an underlying condition.

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