A boil is a bacterial skin infection that forms in hair follicles and oil glands. Boils usually develop in regions of the body that experience friction or pressure, such as the face, armpits, groin, shoulders, and buttocks.
Boils begin as painful, red bumps that develop a pus-filled head as they progress. Most boils burst, drain, and heal within 2 days to 3 weeks of forming. A boil on the eyelid is known as a stye.
While it is never recommended to attempt to open or drain a boil at home, there are several relatively simple ways to help speed up the process naturally. Most boils do not lead to scarring unless forced open.
A collection of boils (carbuncles) and very large boils require medical attention to prevent the risk of serious complications, including sepsis and death.
Here are few natural remedies for a boil. You may use these ways to get rid of a boil.
1.) Indian Lilac
Indian Lilac contains various properties like antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiseptic. It is considered to be a great and most effective remedy to get rid of a boil. All you need to grind a handful of leaves of Indian Lilac and prepare a paste from it. You may also boil leaves in water till the quantity of water reduces to one-third. After this, use this water for washing the affected area. It is a very effective remedy to cure boil.
2.) Tea Tree Oil
This essential oil is used in various ways for treating various skin-related ailments. It includes antifungal, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties. In addition, using tea tree oil on a regular basis may help in speeding up the healing process. It provides a lot of relief from irritation caused by boils and skin abscesses. Take a little amount of tea tree oil in a bowl and dip a cotton ball in it. Apply it on the affected area to get rid of a boil naturally. Use this remedy 3-4 times on a regular basis to treat a boil. Also remember to perform a patch test as there are few possibilities that this remedy may cause skin irritation.
3.) Bread Poultice
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