2006-06-18 20:10:05 · 3 answers · asked by judi b 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Carbuncles are larger than but similar to Boils and may require treatment by a doctor.
Boils may take from 10 to 25 days to heal. In most cases, a boil will not heal until it bursts and drains. This can take as long as 5 to 7 days. A single boil can usually be cared for at home and does not require a trip to the doctor. Since releasing the puss in a boil can lead to more infection, puncturing it at home is not usually advised. If you do lance it, or if it bursts, make sure to sterilize the surrounding area carefully, washing hands after touching the area.
2006-06-24 09:19:07 · answer #1 · answered by Ken C. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm soaks. This part is not really recommended but if you do it sorta "sterile" you should be ok. Use warm soaks and when and if you see the hair follicle, dip tweezers or a needle in alcohol and attempt to get the hair out. If you do get the hair out, clean the area with alcolhol and apply bacitracin on a daily basis to prevent infection.
2006-06-18 20:14:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would bathe him in tomato juice.
2006-06-25 15:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by jc20155 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋