| Boil |
Boil
Boil is a bacterial infection that usually occurs in the hair follicle. It is a
red, warm, painful dome shaped inflammation as a result of accumulation
of dead tissues and pus. Aside from bacterial infection particularly the
staphylococcus bacteria, boil is caused illness like flu and cold, poor
immune system, poor hygiene, and poor nutrition; although boil can also
occur to a healthy and hygienic individual. It is found on the face,
underarms, back, buttocks, and shoulders. Group of boils is called
carbuncles.
Symptoms sometimes come in the form of itching right before the
development of lumps. The lymph nodes or glands begin to swell and
there is a small and tender hump on the skin that gets larger each day.
The area begins to turn red and the center is clear or there is a sign of
fluid. It is often painful when touched.
Once you have boil anywhere in the body, you must not pop. Popping it
will contaminate the area of the skin thus making it worse. Normally,
regular boil will disappear by the end of the first week up to the 10th
day. However, you can do several home remedies to speed up the
healing process.
The best way to bring boil to its head is to take a regular warm shower
for at least 2-3 times a day. The heat of the water will help the boil to
open on its own and drain. Always make sure that the boil is clean. Avoid
touching it; this will prolong the healing of the boil. Before bedtime, apply
clean cloth or cotton balls on the boil to make sure the drained fluid is
secure. Once the head is open, apply a mixture of 1cup of hot water and
a tablespoon of salt on the boil. This will wash away the pus surrounding
the boil.
red, warm, painful dome shaped inflammation as a result of accumulation
of dead tissues and pus. Aside from bacterial infection particularly the
staphylococcus bacteria, boil is caused illness like flu and cold, poor
immune system, poor hygiene, and poor nutrition; although boil can also
occur to a healthy and hygienic individual. It is found on the face,
underarms, back, buttocks, and shoulders. Group of boils is called
carbuncles.
Symptoms sometimes come in the form of itching right before the
development of lumps. The lymph nodes or glands begin to swell and
there is a small and tender hump on the skin that gets larger each day.
The area begins to turn red and the center is clear or there is a sign of
fluid. It is often painful when touched.
Once you have boil anywhere in the body, you must not pop. Popping it
will contaminate the area of the skin thus making it worse. Normally,
regular boil will disappear by the end of the first week up to the 10th
day. However, you can do several home remedies to speed up the
healing process.
The best way to bring boil to its head is to take a regular warm shower
for at least 2-3 times a day. The heat of the water will help the boil to
open on its own and drain. Always make sure that the boil is clean. Avoid
touching it; this will prolong the healing of the boil. Before bedtime, apply
clean cloth or cotton balls on the boil to make sure the drained fluid is
secure. Once the head is open, apply a mixture of 1cup of hot water and
a tablespoon of salt on the boil. This will wash away the pus surrounding
the boil.
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