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Furunculosis (also known medically as pimples) is often painful, pustular pimples that float under the skin when bacteria infect pores or oil glands. Furunculosis is quite common and is often caused by staphylococcus aureus (Staphylococcus aureus). When treating boils at home, you should not squeeze or squeeze the pimple as it can increase the risk of infection, especially for those with weak immune systems (such as children, people with diabetes, the elderly). See your doctor to poke open boils if home remedies aren't working.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Treating boils at home

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   Observe. Most people's immune systems are strong enough to fight basic inflammatory skin problems like pimples. As a result, boils usually heal on their own over a period of a few weeks, although you will experience itching and throbbing pain in the early stages. A boil can become painful over time due to the accumulation of pus pressure, although it may rupture on its own after a few weeks and then go away quickly.
   • If you let the pimple break on its own after a few weeks, have an antibiotic wet washcloth and a clean paper towel ready to use when needed.
   • If you have pimples on your face, keep it clean and avoid applying cosmetics over it or covering it. A pimple on your face can be embarrassing but it's best to keep it dry and let your immune system heal it.

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   Use a warm compress. Use a warm washcloth or a warm compress to cover the pimples to help break open the pimples, dry out the water because the temperature causes the blood vessels to expand under the skin and increase blood circulation and lymph. Warmth also helps alleviate pain although it does cause local dermatitis. Soak a clean cloth in water and microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. Apply a warm compress to the affected area several times a day (about every 20 minutes) until the boil is dry and flattened.
   • Be sure to wash and rinse the towels to avoid infection, although putting the towels in the microwave can kill bacteria.
   • Make sure the towel from the microwave does not burn the skin and make the condition worse.

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   Use tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is a natural antibiotic / antibacterial commonly used to treat skin inflammation - this oil is extracted from the leaves of the Australian tea tree. Tea tree oil helps heal boils as it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, but its ability to penetrate the skin is still not well understood. In addition, it is also very helpful in preventing the production of bacteria when acne breaks. Use a clean cotton swab, soak the tea tree oil, and gently apply it to the pimple 3 to 5 times a day. Absolutely do not get close to your eyes as it can cause stinging pain.
   • Tea tree oil can be allergic to some people (which is very rare), so stop using it if you notice irritation and swelling of the skin around the boil.
   • Other natural antibiotics that are as effective as tea tree oil include: olive leaf extract, oregano oil, lavender, hydrogen peroxide, white vinegar and a solution of iodine.

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   Make the boil water-dry. When the boil breaks on its own, dry the water by gently pressing it against the edge with a clean paper towel. Don't be surprised if you see a little pus and blood oozing from the pimple - with larger boils there will be more pus and blood. Blot out the blood and pus, remove the tissue, then thoroughly clean it with a towel with the antibiotic. The boils are not contagious, but the bacteria inside are.
   • The boils will continue to run for a few hours, so apply some antibiotic cream or lotion and cover with gauze overnight.
   • Leaving a pimple clear will help the pimple heal, but do not spend too long in the sun, as it can burn the damaged skin and leave discolored skin marks for several weeks or months.
   • Continue using a warm compress for a few days after the pimple ruptures to let any of the contents drain. Remember to always use a clean compress.
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Part 2 of 2: Choosing Medical Treatments

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   When to see a doctor. Most boils are caused by ingrown hairs or by dirt on the skin. In a person with a healthy immune system, the boil will disappear and fade after a few weeks. However, if the boil does not go away after a few weeks (or recurs) and is accompanied by pain, swollen lymph nodes, fever / malaria and / or loss of taste, see your doctor. When you have large boils (more than 5 cm in diameter), you should also see a doctor.
   • Furunculosis is generally considered not to be too serious but the condition is more serious with similar symptoms including skin cancer, allergies, bee stings, abscesses in diabetics, methicillin-resistant staphylococci ( MRSA), herpes and chickenpox.
   • Applying an antibiotic cream (Neosporin, Bacitracin, Polysporin) on a pimple regularly won't work because it doesn't penetrate deeply into the skin to kill bacteria.

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   Ask your doctor for advice about puncture breakouts. If the doctor determines it is a pimple and not a serious symptom, he or she will order rupture if it persists for more than a few weeks, or a large pimple is accompanied by pain. Breaking up the pimple is a simple procedure, the doctor will apply a local anesthetic and then make a small incision on the top of the pimple to drain the pus and become dry. Your doctor will cover the boil and teach you how to clean at home. It is safer to have your doctor punctured acne when doing it yourself at home.
   • In some cases, when the infection is so widespread and deep that it is impossible to dry the pimple through puncture, a sterile gauze dressing will be used to absorb the pus.
   • Depending on the size of the pimple, puncturing the pimple can leave a small scar on the skin. This is very worrying when there are pimples on the face so consult your doctor before doing this.

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   Use antibiotics only when indicated. Antibiotics are very rarely used to treat boils, although the doctor will prescribe them if the boil becomes very inflamed or recurs many times. For people with frequent or recurring acne, your doctor will prescribe an oral antibiotic for 10 to 14 days. In severe cases, 2 antibiotics with a strong antibiotic ointment will be taken to apply on the skin throughout the day.
   • For decades, overuse of antibiotics has created a life-threatening antimicrobial action. If you develop pimples or other inflammation while in the hospital for an illness, tell your doctor or nurse right away.
   • Side effects of antibiotics include killing "good" bacteria in the gut, leading to indigestion, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and nausea. Allergies, rash, and shortness of breath have also been associated with antibiotic use.
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Advice

• Wash your hands before and after handling a boil at home. This will reduce the risk of bacterial transmission.
• Lack of nutrition, poor hygiene, response to strong chemicals, diabetes and weak immune system make the body more prone to pimples.
• If you have pimples or other inflammatory skin conditions, avoid sharing towels, razors, and clothing with others.

Warning

• If you have a digestive system disorder, a fast heartbeat, have diabetes, or take drugs that weaken the immune system such as corticosteroids, then you should choose a medical treatment to treat the boils as soon as possible.
• See your doctor or dermatologist if the boil is very painful, lasts more than a few weeks, or appears to be accompanied by a fever.
• Don't squeeze or break a boil on your own (especially if you are inexperienced) as this can cause irritation and infection.