Boils? Remedies to keep them from coming back?

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1. happygolucky says:

   March 14, 2010 at 12:07 am

   GET TESTED FOR MRSA!!!! Please.

   OK it’s your own fault(so to speak)that your getting boils. Boils usually form when one or more hair follicles — the tube-shaped shafts from which hair grows — become infected with staph bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus).
   Staph bacteria that cause boils generally enter through a cut, scratch or other break in your skin.

   Boils usually occur when
   Having chronic poor health makes it harder for your immune system to fight infections.
   Having diabetes makes it more difficult for your body to fight infection, including bacterial infections of your skin.
   Wearing clothing that binds or chafes. The constant irritation from tight clothing can cause breaks in your skin, making it easier for bacteria to enter your body.
   Other skin conditions. Because they damage your skin’s protective barrier, skin problems, such as acne and dermatitis, make you more susceptible to boils and carbuncles.
   Immune-suppressing medications. Long-term use of corticosteroids, such as prednisone or other drugs that suppress your immune system, can increase your risk.

   You can usually care for a single boil at home, but don’t attempt to lance or squeeze it — that may spread the infection.
   Skin boils are extremely contagious. If the pus leaks from the boil it can spread to nearby skin and cause more boils to form. The pus can also enter the blood stream and spread the infection to other parts of your body.

   The regular use of antibacterial soaps can help to prevent bacteria from building up on the skin. This can reduce the chance for the hair follicles to become infected and prevent the formation of boils. In some situations, your healthcare practitioner may recommend special cleansers such as pHisoderm to even further reduce the bacteria on the skin.

   When the hair follicles on the back of the arms or around the thighs are continually inflamed, regular use of an abrasive brush (loufa brush) in the shower can be used break up oil plugs and build up around hair follicles.

   Pilonidal cysts can be prevented by avoiding continued direct pressure or irritation of the buttock area when a local hair follicle becomes inflamed. At that point, regular soap and hot water cleaning and drying can be helpful.

   Apply a warm washcloth or compress to the affected area. Do this for at least 10 minutes every few hours. If possible, first soak the cloth or compress in warm salt water. This helps the boil rupture and drain more quickly. To make salt water, add 1 teaspoon of salt to 1 quart of boiling water and cool to a comfortable temperature.

   Gently wash the boil two to three times a day. After washing, apply an over-the-counter antibiotic(think neosporin or the generic form of it) and cover with a bandage.

   Never squeeze or lance a boil. This can spread the infection.

   Wash your hands thoroughly after treating a boil. Also, launder clothing, towels or compresses that have touched the infected area.

   Wear loose fitting clothes.

   This is an old wives cure but worth a shot. Most our medicine is synthesized from herbs and have beneficial properties. Tumeric does smell a bit.

   Take internally, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in half a glass of warm water 3x a day. Continue for several days or more if you have recurring MRSA boils. Turmeric, a traditional Ayurvedic spice of India, is anti-inflammatory and a blood purifier. You will see healing begin within a matter of hours. You do NOT have to touch the boil whatsoever or apply anything topically.

   You can buy an enormous bag of turmeric at any Indian grocery store for a few dollars. The spice section of every grocery store will also carry a bottle of turmeric: $4 – $6 a bottle. A good health food store will sell turmeric capsules. The capsules are far more expensive. Is it worth the extra $? Nah, we think the cheap stuff is just fine!

   You can also put an antibacterial ointment like Neosporin on the boil to help heal it quickly. If you catch it early enough with turmeric and Neosporin, the boil will not break the skin.
   Note #1: It is best to take turmeric internally at the earliest sign of a boil (i.e., before it breaks the skin). If you do, the boil will literally disappear overnight.

   Note #2: The best way to decide whether an impending blemish is a pimple or a boil is to hold a hydrogen peroxide soaked cotton ball to the blemish. If it is acne, it will turn white at the top and start to heal within about 15 minutes. If it is a boil, the peroxide won’t do a thing… in fact the boil will keep growing, so take turmeric quickly!

   Note #3: Turmeric is one of the best remedies for diarrhea, so be careful, it can cause constipation. Try taking acidophilus (live yogurt or liquid) to keep things balanced in your intestinal tract.

   Note #4: Be prepared for your sweat to smell spicy for the first day or two.

   Note #5: Turmeric seems to cause intense dehydration, especially at night , so make sure to follow your H20 and Turmeric mixture with several glasses of plain water.

   Also if you switched deoderants/make up/ soap etc it may be an allergic reaction so switch back. Good luck
2. y.choudhary says:

   August 9, 2010 at 11:20 am

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