Does anyone know how to drain a boil? What's the best idea? Any tips?
2007-03-27 09:55:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
boils are bacterial infections (but its not like a zit). You can lance them, but be careful of the pus. Try using stronger antiseptics (ie iodine based too). My brother started getting them and had to take antibiotics for a month and the Dr said they would just keep coming back.
2007-03-27 10:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by mareeclara 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off you need to make sure that the boil has come to a head. To do this apply a warm wash cloth to the boil until this occurs. Then do not squeeze the boil as it will cause swelling and it rarely works. To drain pull the skin apart like you would do to open a bag of chips. This should allow the boil to drain. if this does not work use a clean needle to puncture the head and then pull the skin apart to drain. good luck and keep the area clean.
2007-03-27 17:07:27 · answer #2 · answered by GI 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alot of these answers are way off I used to have a problem with a boil,my doctor told me to take long baths as HOT as possible,take a needle and antibiotic ointment with you,pop it,let it drain on its on gently putting pressure,get out of the tub rub the antibiotic salve on it.
2007-03-27 17:07:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pop it like a zit. Get as much out of it as possible. Clean thoughly with a heavy duty acne cleanser containing salicylic acid. Clean affected area at least 2 times a day using salicylic acid cleaner.
Or go to doctor & have them lance & drain it.
Also, switching to an anitbacterial body wash or soap will help to keep them from reoccuring.
2007-03-27 17:01:14 · answer #4 · answered by leashell 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dont risk getting an infeccion by draining it yourself , its better if you go to the doctor and let him do it. Take care of yourself bye
2007-03-27 17:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by prguntona 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a sharp stanley knife blade, burn it in a flame to sterilise it, then hold the boil to pressurise it to the surface, get the blade, grit your teeth and go for it (easier done after a bath - skin is weaker), expect lots of blood and puss then keep draining it by squeezing it, then let the air get to it
2007-03-27 17:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by fast eddie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dont touch it....trust me the more you touch it the longer it wil be there
2007-03-27 17:02:55 · answer #7 · answered by LauRa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋