I don't want to have it lanced-ouch!!! It keeps starting to scab over though and then I have to pick the scab off. Hot baths seem to help, any other suggestions? If it does close up, should I try nicking it with a sterile blade? There is still a lot of icky, thick puss draining but I am taking antibiotics. My Dr. told me not to squeeze it but this is the only way to really get all that puss out there. He said this could actually make it go deeper inside, is this true? Also, what helps with the pain? He wouldn't prescribe painkillers and extra strenght Tylenol is not working!
2007-02-07 02:59:26 · 6 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
omg!
STOP PICKING IT!!! You are 1. gonna get a big fat scar and 2. you are introducing germs into it each time you pick the scab off--you can get MRSA this way! Strep! EEEEK! Stop it now!
Yes, the doctor is right, if you squeeze it you're actually damaging the surrounding tissue deep inside and forcing the infection into that tissue.
Go to the doctor and get it lanced, end of story. THat's the best and ONLY way to get it cleared up. And if it's in a spot that you're embarrassed about, trust me, the doctor has seen EVERYTHING!
2007-02-07 03:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use moisture and heat to get rid of boils. Soaking the boil, if it's in a soakable place on your body, in warm water will help to relieve pain and draw the boil out. Also, a warm, damp compact applied to the skin for 20-30 minutes, 3-4 times a day can also draw the boil out.
Once the boil drains, either wash it with antibacterial soap, or apply idiodine to ensure that no bacteria can enter the fresh wound and cause further infection of the boil.
Your doctor may need to use surgery to get rid of a boil. Don't worry, this isn't a big deal.
If the boil is large enough or is starting to form into an abscess, your doctor will want to get in there with a local anesthetic and a small needle or scalpel. He or she will first numb the boil and the surrounding area and then make a small incision to allow the pus to drain. The incision is then usually packed with guaze and an antiseptic to allow further drainage, but to keep bacteria away.
Keeping your wounds clean is the key to getting rid of boils. Because most boils are caused by that skin dwelling bacteria called staph for short, it's best to keep open boils and other skin wounds as clean as possible.
Wash all wounds with antibacterial soap on a daily basis and make sure to change any bandages or dressings when they start to look nasty.
2007-02-07 03:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Granny♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boils can be treated by applying a home made cloth bandage dipped in warm salt water to the affected area. This will help the boil burst and drain more quickly. You can find a lot of information on causes,treatment,home remedies and prevention of boils at http://ailments.in/boil.html
2007-02-10 03:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't sqeeze!!! Use a wash cloth soaked in hot water, and re-soak as soon as it cools. It may take a few weeks, but will get better.
2007-02-07 03:02:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to keep it moist...put some Neosporin on it to keep it moist....don't squeeze it, yes, it will get deeper
2007-02-07 03:10:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I second Munya Carr....O M G
2007-02-07 03:02:35 · answer #6 · answered by Jacuzzi Lover 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you really have to? lol
2007-02-07 03:07:29 · answer #7 · answered by im*horny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋