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Furunculosis is an infection that causes the skin's surface to swell and pus. It usually affects the pores and adjacent skin epidermis. Furunculosis is normal, but it can be serious if not handled quickly and properly. When you see a boil on your skin, there are many home remedies you can use to relieve pain and kill bacteria. However, if you have diabetes, skin disease or immunodeficiency, you should not treat it at home and see your doctor.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Use natural methods

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   Notice when the pimples appear. Furunculosis can appear for a variety of reasons, but it is often caused by a staph skin infection. Detecting the formation of boils can help you come up with effective home remedies.
   • Boils appear as a pea-sized area of ​​infected skin with pain and enlargement as pus develops. Small pimples may appear on pimples like pimples.

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   Avoid squeezing or poking the pimple. You may want to squeeze or break the pimple, but don't do it. Because when you touch the surface of your skin, you can infect and make the pimple more serious.
   • Touching or touching the boil will cause irritation and swelling.

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   Place a warm compress on the boil. Apply warm compresses to the boil and surrounding skin. This will help the pimple break down and dry, and it will also help relieve the pain.
   • Boil a glass of water warm enough to comfort you but not burn your skin. Soak a soft washcloth in water and apply it to the blister area. Do this a few times a day.
   • Gently rubbing it in a circular pattern will help break the pimple. If there is pus or bleeding there is no problem.

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   Soak in warm water. Choose a bath with warm water. If you feel the boil is about to burst, take a warm bath.
   • Sprinkle with baking soda, unprocessed oatmeal or oatmeal, which are soothing for skin and pimples.
   • Only soak in the tub for 10 to 15 minutes and repeat if needed or if desired.

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   Keep the area of ​​the skin boils clean. The bacteria can cause inflammation and more serious infection for the boil. Cleaning everything before you touch the boil will prevent the infection from causing bacteria. The most important thing is to avoid letting anyone touch the skin with the boils because they will have other bacteria or stronger bacteria that will make the infection worse.
   • Wash the affected area with soap with a mild detergent. After the wet towel has been applied and the boil has started to run, use a mild antibacterial soap for cleaning. Use a towel to pat the area to dry the water.
   • Wash your hands thoroughly after handling or handling boils.
   • Wash the items used to treat the boils such as the towels, cloths, and even the cloth you used to apply the compress.

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   Use colloidal silver (a pure silver mineral) for boils or as an oral medicine. Colloidal silver is a natural antibiotic. You can take it as an oral medicine or apply it to the pimples.
   • Mix 1 tablespoon of colloidal silver with 250 milliliters of water and drink it three times a day to heal pimples.
   • You can use colloidal silver for pimples with a gauze bandage or a spray mixed with water. This is painless and does not affect sensitive skin like other methods.
   • You can buy colloidal silver for topical use or to take it at pharmacies and medical supply stores.

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   Apply tea tree oil to the pimples. Apply a little tea tree oil to the boil and surrounding skin. This method has been used for a long time for its antibacterial, antibiotic and antifungal properties although there is only little scientific evidence for its effectiveness.
   • However, the risk of sensitivity to tea tree oil is relatively high. Ideally, you should test it on normal skin before applying it to the pimple.
   • Mix tea tree oil into the water in a 1-1 ratio. Then, use diluted tea tree oil for the skin with pimples twice a day.

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   Mix turmeric powder in water to drink or apply. Turmeric is a spice with antibacterial and antibiotic properties. You can mix turmeric powder to drink or make a paste, to heal boils quickly in 3 days.
   • You can mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 1 cup of warm water and do so 3 times a day.
   • Alternatively, you can also buy turmeric in pill form and take at least 450mg per day.
   • Make a paste of turmeric and apply it directly to the pimple. Cover the boil with a bandage to help the boils heal and prevent turmeric from sticking to your clothes.

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   Apply a castor oil compress to the boil. Moisten a cotton ball with beaver oil and place directly on the pimple. Hold the cotton ball firmly with a gauze pad or medical bandage. This will help dry the pimple and heal it.
   • You can buy beaver oil at pharmacies, supermarkets and cosmetic stores.

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    Wear loose, soft clothing. Tight clothing can irritate skin and make the pimple worse. Wear loose, soft, and thin clothing that allows skin to breathe and not cause irritation to the boils.
    • Soft clothing made from cotton or wool will not irritate the skin and absorb sweat to avoid pimples.

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    Use normal saline. Saline saline, which is a mixture of salt mixed with water, can help clear pus and dry out boils. Apply a salty washcloth to the pimple as soon as it breaks.
    • Use only salt water for broken boils.
    • You should buy physiological saline at the pharmacy. It's best to buy this instead of making your own at home, avoiding saturation to create a dry saline solution.
    • If you want to make your own brine, mix 1 teaspoon of salt in each cup of hot water.
    • Dip a washcloth in the saline solution and apply it to the boil. Repeat as needed.
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Method 2 of 2: Take medical products

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   Take a pain reliever. The pimple will produce mild to severe pain. You can buy pain relievers at a pharmacy to ease the pain of the boil and reduce swelling.
   • Take pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Ibuprofen will reduce swelling in boils.

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   Wash the affected skin with an antibacterial cleanser. Clean the pimples and surrounding skin with an antibacterial cleanser. This not only helps to break and dry the pimples, but also prevents infection.
   • You can buy antibacterial cleansers at most drugstores and health material stores.

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   Apply an antibiotic or an antiseptic cream to the boil. Apply the antibacterial ointment 2 times a day and cover the boil with a gauze. This helps to kill bacteria in the pimple or affected skin.
   • You can take an antibiotic ointment like bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B, or a combination of the three. Some brands combine these 3 types in one product and are called "3-in-1 antibiotics".
   • Use the ointment according to the instructions on the package.
   • Some people are allergic to antibiotic ointments, especially bacitracin. It is best to try it on normal skin before using it on a boil.
   • You can buy antibiotic ointments and creams at most pharmacies.

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   Apply benzoyl peroxide to the pimple. Pharmacy benzoyl peroxide cream, commonly used for boils, will help dry the pimples. Applying a small amount twice daily will help improve the condition of the boil.
   • Benzoyl peroxide cream is available in most pharmacies.

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   Bandage boils. Use a sterile gauze pad or bandage to protect the boil when it starts to drain, but don't overdo it. This will keep the pimple dry, clean, and prevent bacteria from multiplying.
   • Change the bandage or bandage when it gets wet.
   • You can buy sterile gauze pads and bandages at pharmacies, supermarkets, and grocery stores.

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   See a doctor. If home remedies do not heal the boil or if it reappears, see your doctor. This will make sure there is no serious infection and prevent the pimple from appearing.
   • Note the methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a life-threatening bacterium that is resistant to antibiotics. MRSA may look like a common bacterial infection so it's best to see your doctor if your condition does not improve or if you are in contact with someone who has MRSA or has a chronic illness.
   • If the boil persists for more than 2 weeks, see your doctor.
   • If you have pimples on your spine or face, see your doctor as soon as possible.
   • Also, see your doctor when you have a fever. This could be a sign of a serious infection or spread to another area.
   • Your doctor will puncture the pimple if it doesn't break on its own or is too severe.
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Advice

• If you don't treat the boil, surgery may be required. During this process, the doctor cuts the pimple to dry the water. After that, you will be given medication to prevent the boil from reappearing.
• If you are dealing with a boil at home, observe it closely and make sure it is actually going well. When your condition doesn't improve after a few days, try another method or go to the hospital.

Warning

• See your doctor if red spots appear around the boil. This means that the inflammation is widespread. Tell your doctor if you have another medical condition that is making the boil worse. Other warning signs include: pain, fever, and burning of the skin around the boil.