Boils, Sores
2007-04-12 23:57:07 · 6 answers · asked by Bridget L 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Tea tree oil is a home remedy for treating boils as it has antibacterial properties. A paste of turmeric and milk can be applied on the boil, so that it heals quickly. More info can be found at http://ailments.in/boil.html
2007-04-14 03:53:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have to try a different type of antibiotics. That said, I don't really know of a miracle cure to prevent them. It does help to use warm, moist, compresses to help "ripen" them. Also never squeeze them if you can help it. Get a doctor to excise or lance the boil. This will prevent the pus and living bacteria from spreading around to other parts, possibly creating a carbuncle. Other than that, there is an ointment similar to neosporin called "Boil Ease". It helps alot with the pain.
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In my case, I've had them off and on, and I think it might be cause by stress at work (retail mgt) and diet. I also usually take a bunch of Tylenol PM to get to sleep, so I think that causes my immune system to suffer as well. I actually get them more often than I get colds. So a healthy immune system counts the most.
2007-04-13 00:19:57 · answer #2 · answered by cpc26ca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most boils last for 4-10 days.If it last longer then that and gets worse she may need different antibiotics.
Warm or hot compresses hasten draining and speed up healing time.
A magnesium sulphate paste stops the growth of bacteria and reduces boils by absorbing pus and also helping to dry them up. Never sqeeze a boil, as this can force the infection to go deeper into the body. If it becomes bigger then go back to the doctor he will probably lance the boil if its necessary.
2007-04-13 00:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one back in feburary and the DR. prescribed me Sulfamethoxazole (sulfur pills) 800 mg clearedup in about three days.
2007-04-13 00:06:36 · answer #4 · answered by exslidergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can use prep h, it has many uses it takes away inflamation and swelling.and it promotes healing.
2007-04-13 00:06:48 · answer #5 · answered by ponchohansen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually they have to be lanced to let the puss out before it will clear up
2007-04-13 00:01:42 · answer #6 · answered by tuppenybitz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋