How to get rid of boils at home. Treatment with brewer's yeast. Homemade ointment for boils
Schematic representation of a mature boil
Friends, in this post I collect materials on treating boils at home - how and how to get rid of this scourge. These big pimples They appear especially often on the face, neck and back. The Latin word for boil is furunculus.. In common people, the name boil, chiryak, abscess is more often heard.
Stages of boil formation The name speaks for itself - pus accumulates in the cavity of the hair follicle, from which hair grows on human skin. Also, a boil can ripen in the sebaceous gland, or maybe just under the skin, if the body cannot cope with the removal of toxins through other excretory organs.
Let's not forget that our skin is the biggest excretory organ. So, what can you do to get rid of this purulent inflammation as quickly as possible?
Probably, those who have encountered the problem of boils already know what this inflammation looks like. However, I will give an example of a typical option.
In the photo you can see appearance boil. The inflammation is not simple, but purulent, with signs of necrosis - necrosis of the surrounding tissue. I didn’t bother publishing particularly creepy photos, but believe me, neglected boils look very disgusting.
The disease most often occurs in acute form. This inflammation is most often caused by pyogenic bacteria, namely Staphylococcus aureus.
Causes: bacteria, fat and sugar
Among wide list The causes of boils can be identified dirty skin, and its subsequent microtrauma and the development of pyogenic microbes.
In second place I would put the body’s contamination with products in combination of fat and sugars. It has been noticed that as soon as the excess intake of fat and sugar is eliminated, the problem of furunculosis itself disappears.
It has been noticed that teenagers who are actively addicted to soda and chips suffer from boils much more often than their peers who limit themselves to sweets and excess fat in their diet. Of course, you shouldn’t completely deprive yourself of both, but there must be a reasonable compromise.
When should you see a doctor to open a boil?
Uncomplicated boils do not require surgical treatment.
Treatment methods for uncomplicated boils at the infiltration stage:
- wiping the skin in the area of the abscess with an antiseptic solution - medical alcohol
- frequent hand washing with soap and antiseptics
- cauterization of the boil itself with iodine solution (5%)
- applying dry heat to the boil
The boil can be treated at home, but it is worth going to the clinic to see a surgeon or dermatologist. The doctor will examine the abscess, give recommendations for treatment, and give a referral for hospital treatment. If necessary, a mixture of antibiotic and anesthetic solutions (novocaine) will be injected into the area of the boil.
Treatment of boils at the stage of formation of a purulent-necrotic core:
- The doctor applies a bandage with several salicylic acid crystals to the skin in the area of the boil. After some time, they corrode the lid of the boil and contribute to the release of the purulent-necrotic core.
- The doctor removes the purulent-necrotic rod using a thin clamp. This is done very carefully, avoiding pressing on the boil.
After the abscess has burst, the doctor places a small rubber strip in it - the outflow of pus will occur along it. Apply a bandage. After 3 days, the gum is removed, the bandage is removed, and the boil is treated with brilliant green.
When is surgical treatment indicated for a boil?
One of the complications of a boil is a subcutaneous abscess (ulcer). It is formed when pus spreads into the subcutaneous fatty tissue. A subcutaneous abscess must be opened. Such patients are treated in a hospital setting.
Is it possible to squeeze out a boil?
Doing this is strictly prohibited. During squeezing, the pus spreads into the surrounding tissues, venous and lymphatic vessels. This can lead to severe complications. It is especially dangerous to squeeze out boils located on the face.
When should you start taking antibiotics for a boil?
For uncomplicated boils, antibiotic therapy and other general treatment methods are not prescribed.
Conditions for which antibiotic therapy is indicated:
- complications of boils: lymphadenitis, lymphangitis, thrombophlebitis, etc.
- boils located in the facial area
- boils that occur against the background of other serious illnesses: diabetes, severe infections, HIV, etc.
Antibiotics for the treatment of boils
Penicillins:
- ampicillin
- amoxicillin
- amoxiclav
Antibiotics from the penicillin group are the oldest. Many of them remain effective against staphylococci and other microorganisms. Penicillins are broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs.
Cephalosporins:
- cefazolin
- ceftriaxone
- cefuroxime
- cefotaxime
Usually more effective than penicillins. They have a relatively low cost with a pronounced effect. Available in the form of powders for dilution and injection.
Gentamicin- a powerful antibacterial drug, has a number of contraindications and is not suitable for children and pregnant women. Available in the form of tablets, injection solutions and ointments. Ointments have fewer contraindications.
Tetracycline- broad-spectrum antibiotic. Effective against many types of microorganisms. Can be used for general (in tablets) and local (in the form of ointment) treatment of boils.
Levomycetin- a powerful antibiotic. It is used for boils locally, in the form of an ointment.
Attention! Self-medication with antibiotics for boils is often ineffective and can lead to negative consequences. These medications must be prescribed by a doctor.
Treatment of a boil - examples from life
Shaving in men can also contribute to the formation of a boil - careless shaving, without proper hygiene, often leads to the formation of ulcers. Increased fat and sweating, decreased activity of the body's immune system, metabolic disorders, and unhealthy food also contribute to their occurrence.
Ayurveda, ancient Indian medicine, states that a boil does not appear on the body just like that. It seems to signal to a person that he has obvious problems with metabolism. Excess waste and toxins, which are eliminated through the skin - this is an emergency system for discharging toxins.
What are the signs by which a boil can be identified?
The so-called core of the boil is clearly visible - a painful, inflamed, red nodule, with necrosis and ulceration in the center. Scarring occurs after dead necrotic tissue is sloughed off.
The most common sites of occurrence
This is the face, back, back of the head, neck. If there are a lot of boils, then this phenomenon is called furunculosis. The disease is quite serious and requires a complete examination of the person, deep cleansing and a strict diet.
Note!
There is also a phenomenon called carbuncle
This is when several boils are located very closely. That is, when a group of nearby hair follicles becomes inflamed. Furunculosis is very dangerous. When it was localized on the face, there were cases when people received complications such as sepsis and purulent meningitis.
First of all, it is necessary to perform antiseptic treatment of the skin around the rash. You should also strictly limit yourself to sugar and protein foods. Ideally, a week of water-based porridge and carrot salads. This set of measures literally immediately relieves the aggravation and the boils seem to resolve on their own. This gives the body the opportunity to clear up the “blockages” of pus.
Treatment methods for chiria
Before treatment, I recommend eating porridge with water and raw vegetable salads for a week. Yes, it’s tough, but it allows you to get rid of especially large boils without surgery. Eliminate relapses, smooth the skin. Believe me, it works! All boils are caused by protein and sugar!
I have observed many and I dare say that this is so. I especially want to reassure teenagers. Guys, all your large pimples, and indeed pimples on the body and face in general, are the result of the activity of pyogenic bacteria that develop on sugar and protein.
After you rearrange your diet, limit sugar and protein, your ulcers will resolve. Now about what medicine recommends - a formed boil is treated using anti-inflammatory methods and agents. Among these - dry heat, pure ichthyol, UHF, soda.
If the boil has opened, then wet bandages with hypertonic solution and let them dry. This will draw out the pus. After the pus has drained and necrotic tissue are completely rejected, apply antibacterial ointment on a bandage to the remaining ulcer.
Soda lotions and even baths give remarkable results. Pour half a pack into a standard bathtub in an apartment. baking soda, the water should be 40 degrees, a comfortable temperature. In such a bath you need to “soak” for about 40 minutes at a time. It is very good at drawing toxins and waste from under the skin into water saturated with soda. If you have boils all over your back, then soda baths- your salvation!
Of course, it is also necessary to review the diet - eliminate excess protein (animal and vegetable), as well as sugar.
When to use antibiotics
If most of the rashes of boils are located in the facial area - cheeks, lips, nose, forehead, then doctors recommend not to delay and immediately begin treatment with antibiotics. Antibiotics are needed that affect staphylococci. Erythromycin, Oxacillin, Methicillin, Levomekol are suitable.
Treating a boil with an antiseptic
In any case, the inflammation should be treated regularly with an antiseptic to avoid complications.
Treatment of a boil by a doctor
In severe, advanced cases, a visit to the surgeon is still necessary. You should not delay if you see that the situation is not improving, but on the contrary, it is only getting worse.
Traditional methods of treating boils
Before using any of the recommendations below, review your diet, as mentioned above. Many of us experienced boils or boils on our faces in our youth. Today I want to offer you some methods traditional treatment boils.
First, I’ll tell you about treatment with a dough cake. This product helps very well with boils on the face. You could say it pulls out all the crap in one night. If you suffer from ugly boils spoiling your beauty, then try using this method. I assure you that your beauty will return to you very quickly!
Furuncle on the face - treatment with a dough cake
To prepare a medicinal cake, we will need to take one raw egg yolk, preferably from domestic chicken. One tablespoon of thin honey. If the honey has thickened, then heat it in a water bath directly in the jar - it will become liquid again. We also need one tablespoon of melted butter, preferably unsalted, a teaspoon of baking soda. And of course, flour.
Combine all ingredients and knead the dough in water. The dough should be of medium thickness. Roll out the dough into a flat cake and apply to the boil. We fix it with bandages. We change the dough cakes three times a day. Store the prepared dough mass in the refrigerator. As you need to replace the cake, tear off a piece of the dough, roll it out in your hand and apply it to the boil.
As a rule, the pus comes out on the first night. However, I advise you to continue applying the lozenges for at least two more days. Until the wound from the boil completely heals.
The main cause of inflammation is weak immunity
If you often get boils, this is most likely due to the fact that your immune system is very weak. In all likelihood, you are missing some microelements and vitamins.
In such cases, I advise you to still visit your local therapist. Well, if you just have a single boil, then in this case there is a high probability that it jumped up either from hypothermia or due to neglect of hygiene rules. In this case, treatment can be done at home.
Let the boil mature
First of all, the boil must be allowed to mature. Don't squeeze it out ahead of time. This can lead to infection entering the wound and even cause even greater infections. And then you cannot do without surgical intervention.
How long does it take for a boil to mature? on average, within three days a formed focus of inflammation with a clearly defined core and edges has already formed.
Baked onions treat boils
People have successfully treated boils with onions - this is the simplest and most proven remedy. There is an onion in every home. Take the onion and peel it. Not completely, but only the top layer. After this procedure, bake the onion in the oven until soft.
Then take it out and cool it to a temperature where you can pick it up without getting burned. Cut the onion in half and apply half to the boil. We strengthen the bulb on top with a bandage. The bulbs must be changed until the boil has completely drained. For disinfection, treat the wound with hydrogen peroxide at the time of changing the bulbs.
You can also make flatbread from buckwheat flour mixed with table vinegar
To do this, heat the buckwheat in a frying pan until it turns bright golden, cool and crush it into flour. Add a teaspoon of baking soda. Then add water to bring the flour to a dough consistency. And apply this cake to the boil twice a day. This way you will cure the boil very quickly.
Here are a few more folk recipes for abscesses and boils
Mix one part of coarsely grated laundry soap and two parts of oven-baked onion. Apply the resulting mass to the boil or abscess. Place a bandage on top and secure with adhesive tape. Change the mixture once every 24 hours.
Grated raw potatoes or carrots - treats boils
Also very good for boils and abscesses, rubbed on fine grater raw potatoes. You can also apply grated carrots - the effect is almost the same. Apply the resulting mass to the sore spot and secure with a bandage. The composition needs to be updated every three hours.
Treatment of boils with cranberry juice
With its help, you can also quickly get rid of both abscesses and boils. Make cranberry juice lotions three times a day. Both fresh and frozen berries are suitable for this procedure.
Buckwheat also draws out pus very well
Boil one spoonful of buckwheat and wrap it in a bandage. After this, apply to the boil or abscess. Change the compress every three hours.
And here is the composition for blood purification in the treatment of boils
After all, it is precisely because of the slagging of the blood that all kinds of boils, boils and abscesses pop up.
Take one tablespoon of dried nettle flowers and pour one glass of boiling water over them. Infuse the mixture for about half an hour. It is advisable to wrap the container with the infusion in something warm. After the allotted time, strain the infusion and drink half a glass three times a day half an hour before meals.
Lilac leaves also help in treating boils.
You need to grind some leaves in a meat grinder, and bandage the resulting pulp to the sore spot. Change the bandage three times a day. Lilac is very good at drawing out pus.
Onion, carrot or beet pulp
All kinds of abscesses and ulcers that arise according to the most various reasons, can be cured with the most basic means at hand! It seems that in every home you can find a head of onion, chop it into pulp and apply it to abscesses and even boils to speed up their ripening. You can use raw grated potatoes for the same purpose.
Change the bandage with a fresh portion of ointment after three hours. You will be surprised, but even from fresh grated carrots or fresh carrot juice you can make lotions on festering ulcerated areas of the skin and purulent abscesses.
But when an abscess just appears, it is recommended to tie grated fresh beets to it. The sore will either resolve or mature quickly. In a similar situation, you can also add a mixture of grated raw beets and sour cream.
Treatment of boils with buckwheat or bread crumb
Don’t want to “waste” vegetables on your skin? Then use buckwheat: grind the grain in a coffee grinder or crush it with a mortar, add a teaspoon of baking soda and add olive oil until creamy and apply to an abscess or boil. Change the dressing after four hours.
Or you can resort to even more simple method: take a crumb of wheat bread or a crust of stale rye, soak in soda water and apply to the unwanted abscess. Make a solution of soda in the proportion of a teaspoon per glass of water.
Pea flour treats boils
For pustular skin diseases - carbuncles and boils, pea flour helps very well. Poultices are made from it. This method promotes faster ripening of abscesses and their softening.
A teaspoon of baking soda is also added to the pea flour. The dough is kneaded, with a bandage on top.
Prevention of furunculosis is simple
Maintain personal hygiene, avoid microtraumas and skin damage. If you are injured, treat the wound promptly and prevent dirt from getting into it.
Control the amount of protein and sugar you eat. At the first appearance of boils, reduce protein in your diet, as well as the amount of fast carbohydrates - sugars and sweet drinks. It’s simple - the body itself signals to us that it does not need so much protein food.
Video from Elena Malysheva about the treatment of boils
The video also talks about the processes occurring in inflamed tissues. What ointment to treat a boil with and in what cases should you consult a doctor. Surgeon, doctor of the highest category V. A. Mitishin tells the story.
How to treat a boil with a raw food diet
Here’s another interesting video: you can cleanse your skin with a raw food diet—eating fresh plant foods.
conclusions
Dear subscribers, the problem of boils is very acute. Most often people come to me regarding skin issues. And I really know what I'm saying. Just watch your nutrition! And tell your teenage children about this.
Smearing your face with creams and powders is stupid, trying to disguise acne is self-poisoning. The pus should come out, but to prevent it from appearing in the future, watch your diet, I will always repeat this! Well, that’s all, I wish you clear and smooth skin!
A boil is a painful formation on the skin, which is a hemisphere with pus inside. Often a boil appears suddenly - in just a few hours, so it can cause big problems for those people who are involved in public relations and are constantly “in sight”. To ordinary people Also, the appearance of a sore causes quite a few problems - the purulent area becomes inflamed, hurts and bothers almost every movement. Why do boils appear? In what ways can they be removed from the body? This article will help answer these and other questions.
What is a boil
Among the people, the boil has a different, more common name - boil. The second term is not used in medicine, therefore official name a disease in which an abscess appears on the skin - furunculosis. A boil is a purulent core that is located under the skin, and on top, in the form of a hemisphere, there is only a small part of dead skin cells. Boils are often confused with pimples - they are the same size, approximately 2-3 mm, purulent in color, but the boil is more painful and a reddish ring appears around the abscess.
Chiri can appear on any part of the skin, but most often it occurs in the armpits, buttocks, neck, groin or in places where hair predominates. Boils most often occur in autumn or winter, a time when there is little sunlight.
Why do boils appear on the skin?
The main reason for the appearance of boils is an excessive amount of staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria. The rods of these dangerous microorganisms penetrate the hair follicle, cause inflammation, which is why pus appears. IN healthy body The quantitative content of this type of bacteria is normal. Only during illness do they multiply intensively and are localized in a more vulnerable area of the skin.
Why can intensive proliferation of staphylococci and streptococci occur?
- Violation of personal hygiene rules. Due to the fact that a person is careless about his cleanliness, an imbalance of beneficial and harmful bacteria. Rarely washing your body and hands, and insufficient skin care are one of the main reasons for the appearance of boils.
- Weakening of the immune system. Very often, due to periodic diseases, the immune system is weakened, and the ability to fight pests decreases. Furunculosis can begin in people with diabetes who have undergone chemotherapy or radiation, as well as in patients with AIDS and HIV infections.
- Purulent formations on the skin can appear due to gastrointestinal diseases, hormonal disorders or diseases of the endocrine system.
- Boils often appear in places where it is constantly damp and wet. They can also occur when the body is hypothermic or overheated.
Since the main cause of boils is a bacterial infection, it can either begin to develop intensively or maintain the same balance. It all depends on how strong a person's immune system is.
Attention! This is important when self-medicating!
If you suspect that the pustule that has arisen is not a pimple, but a boil, consult a doctor immediately. He will prescribe you medications that will quickly deal with this unpleasant illness. However, if you don't have time and rely only on own strength, please note that under no circumstances should the boil be picked, pierced or squeezed out! Remember, furunculosis is a bacterial infection! From just one abscess, it can spread throughout the body if you neglect caution and start squeezing it out yourself.
The best thing you can do is to lubricate the infected area with brilliant green or iodine, or in extreme cases, treat it with hydrogen peroxide. Once again, it’s worth remembering: you can’t squeeze out or pierce a boil yourself!
There are two methods for getting rid of boils on the body:
- Conservative treatment
- Surgical treatment
The conservative approach is that the patient must periodically lubricate the damaged area of the body with salicylic or boric alcohol and monitor hygiene. If a high body temperature occurs, a course of antibiotics is prescribed. To speed up the process of natural opening of the boil, you can apply a warm, dry bandage.
Surgical treatment, that is, opening the boil, is carried out only by a doctor. After the main culprit of the purulent process, the rod, comes out of the wound, the wound is washed and a thin bandage with Vishnevsky ointment is applied to it. To prevent the infection from spreading to the nearest area, the wound is periodically lubricated with Levomekol or Ezithromycin ointment. They must be used until the damaged area of skin is completely healed. If the boil was too wide and its removal was quite difficult, a visit to the dressing room may be required.
In particularly advanced situations and when the body is too weak to fight a bacterial infection on its own, a course of immunotherapy may be prescribed. In order for the body to develop its own immunity to staphylococcus and streptococcus, special vaccines can be prescribed. In the most extreme cases When boils have gone from single to multiple, a full course of antibiotics or even a blood transfusion may be required.
If you do not want to bring your sore to such an extreme outcome, immediately after the appearance of a strange tubercle, start preventive measures. Remember, any disease is easier to cure at an early stage!
Folk remedies for removing boils at home
It is worth immediately noting that not all boils can be treated independently. Negative outcomes after an advanced illness have been written above, so you should not rely on fate, but rather visit a doctor. If you still decide to cope with the sore on your own, then take into account that traditional methods will only be effective if:
- Furuncle no more than 3 mm
- It is single and such an abscess is not observed on the body anymore
- For the first time in your life you see a current sore
- Your general condition is normal, you have always considered yourself a healthy person
- There is no elevated body temperature and there are no symptoms of complications at all
If all the conditions match your condition, here are some folk recipes that are aimed at eliminating boils.
- Honey cake. The bottom line is this: in order for the boil to open on its own faster, naturally, you can make honey cake. Mix honey with flour until a tight dough forms, form a cake and apply to the painful area. Secure with a bandage soaked generously in vodka or alcohol. Wrap it all in cling film. This is a very effective method! Sometimes only one procedure is enough and the boil goes away on its own!
- Baked onions and camphor oil. Bake the onion in the oven (peeled) and grate it (you can mash it with a fork). Add camphor oil heated in a water bath and apply to the area with the boil. The onion will bring all the pus out, and the remaining stem can be easily pulled out with tweezers.
- Rye bread. This method came to us from our grandmothers, but its effectiveness has been proven over time. The chiry comes out instantly, and the redness subsides if you chew a piece of black bread, add salt and apply it to the wound, and wrap the area in cling film. Salt will corrode the skin, bread will absorb pus. Everything is elementary and simple!
- Aloe leaf. The regular aloe leaf is also striking in its effectiveness. In order for the boil to open on its own, you can sprinkle the abscess with soda and apply a sheet of transverse cuts to the wound. Wrap in film. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
- Potato. A well-known remedy for any ailment is regular potatoes. It must be grated, made into a paste and applied to the problem area. Additionally, you can wrap it with film and warm cloth.
If you notice a boil on yourself, remember that this is an infectious disease, so you should be very careful when self-treatment. The best option– consult a doctor! Be always healthy!
Video: how to treat a boil
At first it may seem like it's just a pimple, only a large one. A little time passes, and the cavity of the tubercle fills with pus, and it begins to hurt. In this case, you need to know that you are dealing with a boil and squeezing it out like a simple pimple will not work. When wondering how to remove a boil, you need to understand the causes and consequences of its occurrence.
A boil occurs due to inflammation sebaceous gland and filling the surrounding tissues with pus. It looks like a tubercle, which can be the size of a pea, or can reach the size walnut. Its appearance is accompanied by redness, swelling, itching and pain of the affected area. The areas of the nasolabial triangle and nasal cavity are especially dangerous for boils. The cause of a boil is the entry of bacteria - staphylococci - into the body through minor damage to the skin. Their activity causes the appearance of pus, so do not try to heat the affected area - you can cause it to enter the bloodstream and infect the entire body!
Self-medication can be very dangerous for your health. Before you try any method on yourself, carefully read the information about what a boil is and how to remove a boil, relying on medical reference books and the words of experts.
Boil is acute process inflammation of a purulent-necrotic nature, which begins at the very beginning of the hair follicle with the transition to the tissues surrounding it. If the boil treatment is not entirely correct, the inflammatory process may spread to the tissue near the gland that secretes sebaceous secretions in the adjacent area.
The boil is caused by pathogenic organisms entering the surface layer of the skin and the hair follicle. These pathogens include a group of coccal microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus, less commonly Staphylococcus alba.
A boil is most often defined as a rash of one inflammatory infiltrate, but there are also numerous formations of boils on the patient’s body. Generalized spread of boils is called furunculosis. In the factors for the development of boils, a characteristic role is played by both the local immunity of the skin and the general response of the body’s immunity. Moreover, neglect hygiene procedures may contribute to the development of boils.
Boil causes
The human skin is considered a special organ. It performs a protective barrier function, so all aggressive factors initially attack it. The skin area of an adult human is about 2.5 meters. It contains several layers. The epidermis is considered the outer layer of the skin, which consists of several layers of epithelial cells. Horny outer layer looks like horny scales and appears to be the first protective factor of the skin.
The dermis is located under the epidermis and consists of cells connective tissue. The dermis appears as a base for the epidermis, therefore it contains a large number of blood vessels and nerve endings.
Fat subcutaneous tissue consists of adipose tissue cells and performs the function of thermoregulation of the skin and the body as a whole. The mechanisms of skin protection are to maintain a specific level acidic environment. The pH level of the skin ranges from 3.5-7.5, which supports vital functions normal composition microflora living on the surface of the skin. Microflora helps maintain local immunity on the skin. The epidermis also contains certain cells, or as they are called, Langerhans cells. They are also considered to be a kind of representatives of the protective function, producing lysozyme and interferon, which are killers for pathogenic flora. Such pathogenic microflora may include staphylococcus. In principle, staphylococci can be present on the surface of the skin in normal ratio as long as local immunity inhibits their growth. When the immune response decreases, staphylococcus multiplies intensively, which is provoked by the occurrence of boils and other inflammatory processes on the skin surface.
It is worth remembering that a boil begins with inflammation of the follicle in the hair follicle with subsequent spread to surrounding tissues. Sometimes, inflammation can be limited only to the hair follicle, then this process of inflammation is called folliculitis.
Boils are caused by Staphylococcus aureus, which is considered the most dangerous of the staphylococcus strains. Less commonly, boils can be provoked by other strains of the pathogen, but in 95% it is Staphylococcus aur that is detected. or Staphylococcus aureus.
The provoking factors for the formation of boils are considered to be: excessive sweating, since with constant exposure to sweat on the skin, a violation of the structure and protective mechanisms of the skin is observed; microtrauma of the skin; contact of the skin with purulent discharge from the nose or ears can provoke the development of a boil, for example, a boil on the lip. Also, failure to comply with the rules of body hygiene, for example, the occurrence of internal boils on the back of the neck due to severe contamination and friction with shirt collars in this area.
In addition to the above, there is a role for other factors in the development of boils. With a normal level of immunity, the body is rarely exposed to infectious agents. But chronic foci with infection (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and bronchitis, frequent recurrence of pneumonia and sinusitis) can lead to a decrease in immunity; immunodeficiency conditions (HIV, cancer); acceptance of such medicines, as immunosuppressants and cytostatics; overheating and hypothermia; irrational and insufficient nutrition, vitamin deficiencies.
Hormonal imbalances in the body also appear to be provocateurs for the development of infectious processes on the skin, including boils.
The development of boils can occur as a complication of diabetes, especially if it has been going on for quite some time. Diabetes leads to impaired blood circulation in the capillaries, as a result of which the skin is not supplied with enough nutrients and oxygen. Dystrophic processes begin to occur in the skin, resulting in a decrease in protective properties skin. Because of this, infectious pathogens penetrate the skin more easily.
Disturbances in the functioning of the adrenal glands also lead to the development of boils. In the outer layer of the adrenal glands, glucocorticoids are produced, which, when released excessively, help reduce the immune response in the body, reducing protective functions in organism; They also contribute to excessive secretion of sebum, which accumulates on the skin and the lumens of the sebaceous glands. Such accumulations are considered a breeding ground for the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms.
IN in rare cases, hyperandogenia can provoke the development of boils, because it increases the growth of hair follicles on the skin.
Boil symptoms
A boil usually goes through certain stages of its development, which are characterized by their own symptoms. At first, a dense infiltrate develops in the area of the hair follicle bright red, which is accompanied by minor pain and tingling. Gradually the infiltrate increases in size and becomes more intense painful nature. The tissues surrounding it become swollen.
After a few days, the next stage begins its development, in which the diameter of the boil can reach three centimeters. In the center of the boil, a purulent-necrotic core is formed, which ends in a pustule on its surface. Moreover, the boil itself takes on the shape of a cone, and the skin on its surface acquires a specific shine. At this stage, an increase in body temperature of up to 38 degrees may be observed, and the pain syndrome may be of a jerking nature. The patient may also complain of general malaise and intoxication syndromes.
Later, the pustule opens and purulent contents, sometimes streaked with blood, begin to empty from the boil. Emptying the boil ends with the removal of the necrotic plug. During this process, the patient notices significant relief: a decrease in swelling of the skin, subsidence of pain and infiltration. A scar forms at the site of the boil within three days. The scar after a boil may acquire white color, but in most cases, it remains invisible. The boil development cycle is about 10 days.
Single boils can occur in any area of the skin, excluding the area of the palms and soles, because there are no hair follicles. Often, boils develop on the forearms, back of the head, abdomen, buttocks, lower back and lower extremities. Intense pain syndrome is accompanied by boils in the external auditory canal and boils on the eye. But the development of a boil on the lip, in addition to intense pain, is very dangerous due to the risk of thrombosis of the venous and lymphatic tracts with the development of phlebitis of the brain vessels and sepsis.
When a boil appears in the area lymph nodes the development of lymphangitis and lymphadenitis is possible. With boils, the development of metastases can be observed, which spread to the liver, kidneys and other areas. internal organs. Complications of boils are most often observed due to its squeezing out, incorrect local treatment or trauma to the skin when shaving.
Boil in a child is formed much faster, but with a more severe course of the process than in adults. Therefore, boils in a child should be examined by a surgeon as soon as possible to determine the correct treatment tactics. If a child develops boils with particular frequency, then it is worth showing him to a gastroenterologist, because contamination and population of the intestines with pathogenic microflora in children can be accompanied by the formation of purulent-inflammatory processes on the skin.
Internal boils may have more severe symptoms and the formation of a larger core with purulent contents.
Diagnosing boils is rarely difficult for the surgeon. When a boil develops under the arm, it is important to differentiate it from. When a boil appears on the lip, it is important to determine the extent of the spread of the purulent process to the surrounding tissues, because with such localizations of the boil severe complications are possible.
Boil on the eye often called barley. His clinic is very specific, because a boil on the eye occurs in the area of the upper eyelid. With its development, pronounced swelling of tissues is observed with the formation of infiltrate, which is accompanied severe itching, pain syndrome. In some cases, there may be an attachment of a - inflammation of the tear duct in the eye. Boils on the eyes are popularly called “the disease of dirty hands,” because very often they occur when scratching the eyes with unwashed hands. They can also develop after hypothermia or as a complication of conjunctivitis.
Boil on the butt
A boil can occur in any area of the body, and when it appears in a part of the body that is subject to constant friction or touch, it can cause suffering to the patient due to severe pain.
Boils on the butt occur quite often. Men are more often susceptible to this localization of boils due to excess hair in the buttock area. Here we cannot fail to note the fact that androgens play a significant role in the process of hair growth of the skin, and men, by their physiological nature, have an increased content of androgens in the body.
The reasons for the development of boils on the butt include decreased immunity, non-compliance with hygiene rules, and trauma to the skin in this area of the body. also plays a significant role not only in single boil rashes, but also in its multiple localizations on the body.
Increased activity of the sebaceous glands in the buttocks area can also contribute to the development of purulent-inflammatory processes, including boils.
With a boil on the butt, the patient complains of severe pain. The patient cannot find comfortable position body when a boil is localized in such an area, because any position can bring quite severe pain. In addition to pain, a boil on the butt can spread into the deeper layers of the skin due to excessive trauma. In this case, an internal boil on the butt may occur, which is characterized by deeper processes of soft tissue damage. An internal boil may visually resemble a small infiltrate with a micropapule on its surface, but at the same time have an extensive inflammatory process in the deeper layers of soft tissue.
The general condition of the patient also changes. Fever, chills, etc. may occur. Also, such boils can be complicated by sepsis. Therefore, it is important to see a specialist as soon as possible when they occur. Under no circumstances should you try to open this boil yourself or with the help of your family. This carries a high risk of secondary infection. During the process of ripening boils on the butt, it is not recommended to apply Vishnevsky balm to the affected area. There is a misconception that it helps to “draw out” purulent contents. In fact, liniment according to Vishnevsky's balm helps empty the purulent contents from the boil only after it is opened. Until a papule has formed on the surface of the boil, any compresses are prohibited on the buttock area. After the formation of a papule, you can apply sterile gauze soaked with Ichthyol to the affected area. These ichthyol cakes are very good at helping to relieve infiltration in the surrounding tissues and the maturation of boils on the butt.
It is also recommended to treat boils on the butt with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or take water procedures with its addition. Such procedures are necessary in the treatment and prevention of re-infection of the affected area.
After opening the boil on the butt and emptying the necrotic core with purulent contents, a wound cavity remains on the buttock, which must be treated with antibacterial ointments.
Ointments for boils on the butt can be of the tetracycline group or a complex of antibiotics. After treating the wound surface, compresses with antibacterial ointment are applied, which must be replaced every 3 hours. Such procedures are performed as carefully as possible and only with sterile materials. In some cases, when treating a boil on the butt, it may be necessary to hospitalize the patient with a surgical opening and the prescription of broad-spectrum antibiotics intramuscularly or intravenously. They may also prescribe the administration of anti-inflammatory drugs (sodium thiosulfate) to relieve hyperemia and swelling in the affected area. A prerequisite for the treatment of boils on the butt is the use of immunomodulators and physiotherapy.
Boil on the face
As is already known, the occurrence of boils occurs in those places that are covered with hair. There is also hair on the face, which, in principle, has a thermoregulatory function on the entire skin surface. The skin on the face is much more delicate than on the body, so its injury may be more frequent.
Boils can occur in any area of the face. There may be boils on the lip, nose, eye, chin, etc.
The reasons for the development of boils on the face are considered to be: contamination of the skin, decreased local and general immunity, trauma to the skin (from shaving, combing, etc.), hypovitaminosis, diabetes mellitus, acne, blood diseases, sinusitis, sinusitis, otitis media.
In addition to the reasons that caused the formation of boils on the face, you should know that such localization of boils can lead to very serious complications in the form of meningitis and meningoencephalitis, sepsis, and in extreme cases, fatal outcome sick. Therefore, under no circumstances should you try to open a boil on your face yourself.
When the pathogen penetrates a hair follicle on the skin of the face, a small, painful lump develops. After a few days, the lump begins to increase in size, but on the surface of the skin it may appear as a small pimple, which can be misleading for the patient. Thus, the patient can try to open the boil on his own, thereby aggravating its course.
With further development of the boil on the face, the cavity of the boil is filled with purulent contents with the formation of a necrotic core. The skin around the boil becomes inflamed, leading to intense pain syndrome pulsating in nature. After a certain number of days, this boil may open on its own with the release of a large amount of purulent contents and the discharge of a necrotic core. During the process of opening the boil, the patient feels a significant improvement in his condition.
If a boil occurs on the face, you should contact an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He can choose the right treatment tactics and determine the area and area of the lesion. The boil is opened through surgery, followed by drainage of the wound cavity and application of compresses with antiseptic medicines. In complicated cases, the use of broad-spectrum systemic antibiotics may be required. As a rule, such antibiotics are taken orally (Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin, Doxycycline, Vilprafen, Klacid, etc.) for at least 5 days. They give a good antibacterial effect. Also, good effect To treat boils on the face, apply compresses with ichthyol ointment and Vishnevsky’s balm lminent. It may be recommended to wash the wound surface after opening the boil. antiseptic solutions: Chlogexidine, Furacillin, Miramistin, potassium permanganate, etc.
If there is a group rash of boils on the face or their frequent relapses, they may resort to blood transfusions, plasmapheresis, ultraviolet irradiation of blood, which are accompanied comprehensive examination the patient's body.
Prevention of boils on the face consists of following the rules of facial skin hygiene and avoiding trauma to the skin.
When a boil appears on the eye, it is worth talking about the occurrence of barley.
Boil on the eye often develops after hypothermia or a sharp decrease in immunity, and also as a complication of inflammation of the conjunctiva (tear duct). The disease develops quickly and acutely. The boil is localized on the eye, mainly on upper eyelid due to the large number of eyelashes on it. It begins with swelling and hyperemia of the eyelid, later an infiltrate develops and a core with pus is formed. The boil formation process takes about a week. If it occurs, you should also not self-medicate, but contact an ophthalmologist for advice and a surgeon for treatment.
Boil on the leg
Boils on the leg are more often observed in the male population, since they have a large amount of hair for physiological reasons. A boil on the leg can cause a lot of unpleasant and pain to the patient. The causes of boils on the leg, like any other infectious processes on the leg, can be diabetes and autoimmune diseases. It has been found that men who smoke are more likely to develop boils on their legs. Women, especially those who are overweight, may also be susceptible to developing boils on their legs.
The localization of the boil can be in any part of the leg. During puberty, young girls and boys may complain of boils in the thigh and lower legs. During this period, young people are very susceptible hormonal changes, therefore, at this age (13-16 years) they often have hyperandrogenism. This condition often leads to increased activity of the sweat and/or sebaceous glands, as well as increased hair growth throughout the body. Due to their activity, the sebaceous glands produce a large amount of secretion, which creates an oily film on the skin surface, which in turn disrupts the respiratory function of the skin, leads to its contamination and promotes the development of pathogenic microflora on its surface.
The boil begins with the formation of a small compaction with hyperemia along its edges; local hyperthermia and swelling of the skin may be observed. The general condition of the patient does not change until the infiltrate begins to increase in size and develop a purulent core. During this process, the patient's condition may be accompanied by elevated temperature body, there may be pain in the leg when walking or when changing its position, there are symptoms of intoxication of the body (headaches, weakness, chills and pallor of the skin). With large areas of damage or with multiple boils on the legs, the patient’s condition can become severe, accompanied by intense pain.
Treatment should consist of prompt opening of the boil in a hospital setting or, for uncomplicated boils, in a clinic setting.
The opening of the boil is performed under local anesthesia, followed by drainage of the purulent focus. Next, the patient must visit the dressing room to treat the wound surface with antiseptics and apply antibacterial dressings.
Boil treatment
It should be immediately noted that when boils occur, it is completely unacceptable to self-medicate. Treatment for boils depends on the stage of its development, location and complications. When an infiltrate forms, it is possible to use ultraviolet radiation in erythemal doses, in connection with which the infiltrate may regress and be completely cured.
During the process of boil maturation, it is recommended to inject the infiltrate zone with antibacterial drugs containing novocaine. Antibiotics are selected taking into account the sensitivity of the pathogen to them. Antibacterial drugs can be presented in the form of groups of Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Gentamicin, Tetracycline group and Levomycetin.
The penicillin group of antibiotics includes: Ampicillin, Amoxicillin, Amoxiclav. This group of antibiotics is considered outdated and not very effective in treating staph infections, although in some cases they can be effective.
The cephalosporin group of antibiotics includes: Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone, Cefuroxime, Cefotaxime. These drugs are comparatively more effective than penicillins. They are used in the form of powders and injections and are relatively inexpensive. Gentamicin is considered a very effective antibiotic, but has a number of specific contraindications: kidney disease, liver disease, childhood, gastrointestinal diseases, cardiovascular diseases.
Local treatment for boils involves the use of ichthyol. A thick layer of ichthyol is applied to the area affected by the boil and covered with a thick layer of sterile gauze. They can also use sodium salicylic or salicylic acid, which is applied in a thick layer to the surface of the boil and secured with a bandage. Thanks to these methods of treating boils, within a day a purulent core forms in the center of the compaction, followed by rejection.
More convenient for local treatment of boils is the use of Elon ointment. This ointment is a relatively new product in Russia, but has proven itself in many European, CIS and Baltic countries. Ilon ointment, consisting entirely of plant components, has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, helps improve blood supply to the affected area of the skin. Turpentine substances and essential oils included in the ointment contribute to rapid elimination purulent contents from the source of inflammation. Being an analogue of Ichthyol and liniment according to Vishnevsky in its action, the ointment has a pleasant aroma and does not cause discomfort when used at home. 
Depending on the area of inflammation, the ointment is applied in a strip of 2-3 cm and covered with a sterile bandage or plaster on top. Change the bandage once or twice a day. To approach the stage of stable remission, it may take at least five days to use the ointment. You can find Elon K ointment in pharmacies in your city.
After opening the boil, the wound surface is well treated with hydrogen peroxide or Furacillin, and a compress with a hypertonic sodium chloride solution is applied. Dressings are performed every day until the wound is completely emptied. Removal of a purulent core with tweezers is allowed only in cases where it has separated from the infiltrate, because removal in early period separation of the rod can provoke an exacerbation infectious process. Also, to prevent exacerbation, before changing the dressing, the affected area is treated with 70% alcohol, green diamond, methylene blue. Skin with a boil should be wiped from the edges to the center so as not to spread pathogens from the source of inflammation to healthy tissue. Bandages with ointments are applied to the treated wound cavity: Syntomycin emulsion 5%, Furacillin emulsion 1%, Streptocidal 5%. To reduce healing time, physiotherapy is used: quartz on the affected area, solux and UHF.
If a boil occurs on the lip, in the ear canal, on the nose or on the eye, hospitalization of the patient in a hospital is recommended. In the hospital, the use of desensitizing agents, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibacterial drugs, for example, Penicillin 300,000 units every three hours, the diet is fractional.
Boil how to treat
The first thing you should know when treating boils is that they have the ability to spread their process to surrounding healthy tissue. Self-healing of boils may sometimes occur, but only when their size is small.
To help rapid maturation Boils can be helped by taking hot baths with a solution of potassium permanganate. It is recommended to take baths several times a day. If the boil is localized on the leg or arm, then you can use baths with the addition of potassium permanganate. If it is not possible to take a shower or bath, then you can use hot compresses on the area with the boil, soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate. Application of compresses should be continued for at least half an hour and repeated at least three times a day. Such methods contribute very well to the rapid maturation of boils. It is worth noting that taking baths with hot water is prohibited if a boil occurs, because this can cause the purulent contents to spread into the deeper layers of soft tissue.
You should never squeeze out a boil, even if a papule with a purulent core appears, because squeezing can lead to the remains of the core in the wound cavity. Homemade methods for treating boils are good to speed up their maturation. Applying compresses in such cases can help soften the skin in the affected area and improve the drainage of pus from the boil cavity.
One of effective methods Treating boils at home involves using onions and garlic. You can make juice from these two products in equal proportions and apply compresses with it to the boil. It is also recommended to cut the onion into several parts and bake it in the oven until cooked, then apply it to the area with the boil. Keep the onion on the affected area until the pus begins to break out. Compresses are replaced every two hours.
The use of parsley is also very effective in treating boils. Parsley leaves are poured with boiling water and applied as a compress to the area with the boil. You can also boil one egg, separate the white from the yolk and place it on the boil, then cover with sterile gauze.
Milk is also used in the treatment of boils. Take one glass of milk, add 3 tsp to it. salt to prevent it from coagulating and heat in a water bath for 15 minutes. After this, add breadcrumbs or rye flour to the milk until thick mass. Apply it to a sterile bandage and apply it to the area with the boil for 30 minutes. You should not forget to treat the skin in the area where purulent contents drain from the boil, due to the use of such a mass.
You can use ground nutmeg, of which take one teaspoon and pour 250 ml of boiling water. Leave for about 20 minutes and take orally warm to improve blood circulation, which helps speed up the ripening of the boil.
Boils can occur due to intestinal problems, so the use of Triphala as a way to cleanse the intestines of pathogenic microflora will be useful. Take 2 tablets an hour before bedtime with a glass boiled water. The use of eubiotics (Hilak Forte, Bifiform, Linex, etc.) also gives positive effect in the normalization of intestinal microflora. The use of vitamins C and macroelements strengthens the immune system well, and vitamin C itself is considered good remedy to strengthen blood vessels and capillaries.
Traditional methods of treating boils can also give a positive effect without surgical intervention.
A flatbread made from rye flour, butter and milk helps well in treating boils. A compress with it can be applied to the affected area and left overnight. This method promotes the rejection of purulent contents. Compresses with wheat and barley flour, crushed wheat are also used.
You can take a small piece of bread, soak it in olive oil and apply it to the boil, securing it with a bandage on top. They also use: saffron with wax and crushed incense; rose oil with pine resin and lard; flax-seed with marshmallow; dry figs with flour. These ingredients are used in equal proportions in the form of compresses. Watercress with turpentine tree resin is also considered a good method.
A compress of honey and narcissus root, dirt from bee hives with dry pine resin can help open the boil. You can also prepare a patch from fresh pine resin and cashew honey, which are taken in equal proportions, heated over low heat and, after it has cooled, applied to the area affected by the boil for 12 hours.
good potent drug It is considered quicklime and potash, which are placed in water in a ratio of 1:3. Afterwards, the water is drained, after boiling it, and lime and potash are added back to it. Water is poured into a copper bowl and placed on hot coals. The water begins to thicken and turns into salt. This salt is taken in small quantities, mixed with ammonia and watercress mucilage, as well as with a small amount of cashew honey. Place the resulting mixture on a sterile bandage and apply it to the boil. The bandage is kept for about half an hour, after which it is rinsed with running water and treated with a solution of potassium permanganate. The procedure is repeated several times a day.
You can use a mixture of three parts of Vishnevsky’s balsam liminate and seven parts of fir oil. Apply the resulting composition onto sterile gauze and apply it to the affected area, cover the top compress paper and secure with a bandage. The compress is changed three times a day. Applying a bandage with henbane root helps good cleansing wound cavity after opening a boil.
Such methods are prohibited in the treatment of boils in a child, as well as in people with deep boils and internal boils. In addition to funds traditional medicine, herbal medicine and alternative methods of treating boils, you need to remember about the prevention of this inflammatory process.
Prevention of boils on the skin consists of following the rules of personal hygiene, maintaining normal level local and general immunity, timely contact with a specialist in case of boil recurrences and treatment of chronic foci with infection.
If you've never had a boil, you're very lucky.. Many people face this unpleasant problem V varying degrees inflammation.
Why it appears and how to treat boils at home, you will learn from our article.
So what is a boil? This is an inflammation of the hair follicle and sebaceous gland in the form of small and large purulent pimples. The appearance of a boil is accompanied by pain, purulent abscess, and redness.
This disease can occur in any part of the body: on the limbs, eye, intimate places, stomach, etc. Wherever there is at least some hair. For this reason, its treatment depends on the location.
In scientific literature and everyday life you can often find another term - boil. What is the difference between a boil and a furuncle? In fact, this is one and the same disease, it’s just that a boil is popularly called a boil.
What causes a boil? The reasons for the appearance include the following:
- lack of personal hygiene;
- minor injuries, pimples, cuts, abrasions where infection has occurred;
- impaired metabolism;
- chronic diseases (diabetes, colds);
- poor nutrition.
To prevent boils from appearing, it is necessary to exclude unhealthy and fatty foods, follow hygiene rules and take care of your health.
The boil looks like purulent abscess. As a result, many people wonder whether it is possible to squeeze out a boil?
Boils can be treated using two methods: medication and folk remedies. If the size of the boil does not exceed 0.5 cm and there are no signs of intoxication, then the disease can be treated at home.
You should definitely seek medical help if:
- The boil appeared in children under 5 years of age.
- There are symptoms of intoxication and fever.
- A boil appeared on the nose, upper lip, nasolabial folds.
- There are other diseases such as oncology, diabetes, low immunity, obesity, endocarditis.
- You are taking the drug Prednisolone.
- Inflammation began to appear in other areas.
The main methods of treatment include antibiotic therapy and the use of moist heat compresses, which accelerate the maturation of boils.
The doctor will tell you what to apply. In complicated cases, the abscess is removed surgically: an incision and drainage are performed.
How to treat a boil
If the symptoms described above are absent, treatment can also be carried out using traditional medicine. Let's figure out how to remove boils at home.
When self-treating a boil, extreme caution is required. For example, when improper treatment Chiryak may leave scars on the neck and face. In the worst case, pus can enter the brain.
If you have doubts about treatment, it is better to consult a specialist!
The boil takes about 10 days to mature. After it has broken through, it needs to be treated so that the infection does not get inside.
Perfect for this: hydrogen peroxide, Ichthyol ointment or Vishnevsky ointment. They pull out the rod itself and all the remaining pus, so the healing process is significantly accelerated.
When all the pus is gone, Oflocain or Levomekol ointment should be applied to the boil. They contain immunostimulating substances and antibiotics that stop inflammation.
As mentioned above, the treatment of a boil depends on its location. It may occur:
It is much easier to treat boils in other areas. All actions come down to allowing the abscess to mature and break through faster. So, a boil may still appear:
So, the most important thing in treating a boil is to let it mature and break through on its own. Purulent rod must get out on his own.
Do not press on a boil under any circumstances, it may cause serious complications up to and including death.
If the boil is small, then it can be cured at home. Remember, you must be extremely careful and maintain hygiene. If folk remedies do not produce any results, consult a doctor immediately.
Before applying any compress, the sore spot must be treated with medical alcohol. After breaking through, it is necessary to apply antibacterial ointments.
