Does anyone have any tips on how to heal boils??

Question

I already tried hot milk with bread. But I need to know specific times. Like how many times a day, for how long. Thnx!!!!!!

Answer 1

ALCOHOL!!!! Overnight. That's all it takes.

Answer 2

If you have a boil, you need to contact your doctor to get the appropriate systemic antibiotic and local (topical) ointment to get rid of the infection causing the boil(s). In the meantime, however, warm, wet compresses will help draw out the pus and decrease the pain. This can be done several times a day (every 3 or 4 hours or so). Boils should be covered between such treatments with antibiotic ointment and a sterile banadage. If not already draining, you should NOT open a boil; it will likely drain of its own accord, or if not, it should be drained by a doctor or other appropriate medical professional to lessen the chance of spreading the infection further.

Answer 3

Treatment
Boils may heal spontaneously after an initial period of itching and mild pain. More often, they progress to pustules that increase in discomfort as pus collects. They finally burst, drain, and then heal spontaneously.

Boils (furuncles) usually must drain before they will heal. This most often occurs in less than 2 weeks. Boils that persist longer than 2 weeks, recur, are located on the spine or the middle of the face, or that are accompanied by fever or other symptoms require treatment by a health care provider because of the risk of complications from the spread of infection.

Warm moist compresses encourage furuncles to drain, which speeds healing. Gently soak the area with a warm, moist cloth several times each day. Deep or large lesions may need to be drained surgically by the health care provider. Never squeeze a boil or attempt to lance it at home because this can spread the infection and make it worse.

Meticulous hygiene is vital to prevent the spread of infection. Draining lesions should be cleaned frequently. The hands should be washed thoroughly after touching a boil. Do not re-use or share washcloths or towels. Clothing, washcloths, towels, and sheets or other items that contact infected areas should be washed in very hot (preferably boiling) water. Dressings should be changed frequently and discarded in a manner that contains the drainage, such as by placing them in a bag that can be closed tightly before discarding.

Antibacterial soaps, topical (applied to a localized area of the skin) antibiotics are of little benefit once furuncle has formed. Systemic antibiotics may help to control infection.

Answer 4

Bolls are infections, and though they usually resolve without too much problem, they can become systemic and very dangerous. But, since you ask in a diabetic context, you need to take into account some other things.

First, any infection is very likely to raise your blood glucose levels which may require change(s) in your medicationi, diet, or exercise regime.

Second, diabetics often have slow responses to infections. In the case of foot lesions, it's common for healing to take an unusually long time. So, you must take special care with any infection. It's by far best to alert your doctor and follow through with whateve (likely) antibiotics prescribed. You are no longer a typical infection sufferer.

I would suggest that you not rely on fok remedies which might be suitable for typical folks.

Answer 5

Well, it depends on where it is. I knew someone that had to go to the er and get it cut open so it could drain, and once it drained -blood- it healed within 3 days. But that person had it for about 2 weeks....
How long have you had the boil? I think you could put a warm towel on it as many times a day as you can stand.........if it doesn't go away, you may want to go to the doc.

Answer 6

I don't think hot milk with bread could help heal boils... A course of antibiotic treatment is best for it!. Do see your doctor for prescription...

Answer 7

Four words: Vacuum Cleaner Suction Cup

Answer 8

Cut a slice of potato and cover the boil with it and cover the potato,leave it on all night and see if it doesn't bring it to a head.
I didn't believe potatoes worked to draw infection out until I tried it but it works

Answer 9

A lot of "home" remedies will work, but they will keep coming back. Best to get your Dr. to lance it and prescribe the appropriate antibiotic to keep it away for good.

Answer 10

Hot compresses followed by black salve sold in drug stores put it on and put a bandage over it.