have a boil it"s already draining what do recommend for it to go away
2007-11-19 17:40:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
If it's already draining out, it should heal up on it's own.
If it sticks around for a while, try Boil Ease (over the counter from the drug store) to draw it completely out.
If it lasts for weeks, see a doctor, it may need to be cut out, and you may need antibiotics to keep it from spreading to other areas or into your blood.
Don't poke it or mess with it too much, it'll just make it worse.
2007-11-19 17:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by raindreamer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot packs should draw it out more so it completely drains. Keep the area clean and it should clear up on its own. Antibiotics will help a boil heal or clear up faster but are not necessary unless it has abscessed.
2007-11-20 01:53:02 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can help.. but the thing about antibiotics is that they kill all bacteria.. and yes there is bad bacteria there ... but the good is there fighiting it.. and if you kill them all sometimes it takes longer.
Have you had boil like problems before???
Condiser that you may have Hidradenitis Supprativa.
Heres a link...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidradenitis_suppurativa
IF you think its revelant to you , print it out and take it with you.
2007-11-20 11:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by SerbY G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋