Anyone ever had a boil?

Question

How do you get rid of these disgusting thing? I've never had anything like this in my life. I've looked on the shelves at the drugstore and all I see is stuff to take away the pain. What's the cure???

Answer 1

Hi,
Boils can be very painful and there are a number of causes and treatments. If it is really bothering you, see your Doctor who may lance it or suggest a course of antibiotics. Do not be tempted to squeeze it. This will spread the infection and make the pain worse.

What is a boil?

A boil, also referred to as a skin abscess, is a localized infection deep in the skin. A boil generally starts as a reddened, tender area. Over time, the area becomes firm and hard. Eventually, the center of the abscess softens and becomes filled with infection-fighting white blood cells that the body sends from the blood stream to eradicate the infection. This collection of white blood cells, bacteria, and proteins is known as pus. Finally, the pus "forms a head," which can be surgically opened or spontaneously drain out through the surface of the skin.

There are several different types of boils. Among these are:

Furuncle or carbuncle: This is an abscess in the skin caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. A furuncle can have one or more openings onto the skin and may be associated with a fever or chills.
Cystic acne: This is a type of abscess that is formed when oil ducts become clogged and infected. Cystic acne affects deeper skin tissue that the more superficial inflammation from common acne. Cystic acne is most common on the face and typically occurs in the teenage years.
Hidradenitis suppurativa: This is a condition in which there are multiple abscesses that form under the arm pits and often in the groin area. These areas are a result of local inflammation of the sweat glands. This form of skin infection is difficult to treat with antibiotics alone and typically requires a surgical procedure to remove the involved sweat glands in order to stop the skin inflammation.
Pilonidal cyst: This is a unique kind of abscess that occurs in the crease of the buttocks. Pilonidal cysts often begin as tiny areas of infection in the base of the area of skin from which hair grows (the hair follicle). With irritation from direct pressure over time the inflamed area enlarges to become a firm, painful, tender nodule making it difficult to sit without discomfort. These frequently form after long trips that involve prolonged sitting.

Which one do you have?? Hope it's not the sitting one

Answer 2

Okay here ya go but its gonna hurt.....
Take a needle and sterilize it.
bite on a piece of leather
Take needle and puncture the boil make sure you get to the core.
Then squeeze like mad....That is why you need leather.
After you have squeezed for what seems like an eternity cleanse the area and sterilize it. Repeat as necessary.
Or take a compress to it and hopefully in a few days it will be gone. Your choice....Good Luck.

By the way I would listen to Bronx....LOL

Answer 3

All I know is that when my brother had one on the back of his neck, and he squeezed it a lot, he ended up in the hospital for a few days and had to have it cut out. Very painful! don't squeeze it but stretch the skin around it. When its ready it will pop open. Squeezing it will push the infection down into your body. Please be careful and your in my prayers.

Answer 4

Hot compresses it will come to a head and burst.

If you feel fevered and/or chilled get to a Dr. ASAP

Hope you are better soon!

Answer 5

hot compresses several times a day that should help but it will take a few days

Answer 6

i had a couple surgically removed - they are painful - my condolences