A boil is a bacterial skin infection that may spread if not treated effectively. It has several causes, including stress, allergies, toxins and problems with the immune system or thyroid gland. Poor hygiene or inadequate nutrition can help a boil grow, and its expansion in several areas of the body such as the face, neck, shoulders, armpits and buttocks. In this OneHowTo article we are going to give you some tips to get rid of skin boils.
The first thing you need to do is to wash the boil affected area with antibacterial soap, and put a hot towel on the area. Do this two or three times a day to reduce pain and bring the pus to the surface.
The most important thing you should do in order to get rid of your boil is to keep it clean. After the boil has started draining, you will need to keep the correct hygiene levels to avoid the spreading of the infection and the formation a carbuncle. To get this level of hygiene you only need to continue washing with antibacterial soap, then apply a medicated ointment and bandage. You'll have to continue until the boil heals.
What you eat is also very important when controlling the appearance of skin boils, this is why we advise you to control your diet and choose a well balanced diet plan containing fruits, fresh garlic and vegetables, fiber and at least 8 glasses of water a day is ideal for getting rid of toxins from the body, stimulating the immune system and preventing infections.
It is vitally important to avoid processed foods, sugars and refined products such as white bread as they give you a high dose of fat and can cause their appearance or make your boil worse.
For a complete detox, we recommend trying the Raw Food Diet for a week. This diet involves cutting out all cooked and processed foods, focusing only on natural raw food, and is a great way to rid your body of toxins.
To prevent skin boils it's important to do exercise, as doing aerobic exercise will help balance the metabolism and reduce the chances of boils appearing on the skin. Exercise improves your body's overall health. It improves blood circulation, which brings more oxygen and nutrients to the skin while eliminating toxin buildup much more efficiently. Try exercising for at least 30 minutes every day and you'll notice a huge improvement in the amount of boils you have and in your overall health.
Similarly, being sedentary for long periods of time significantly diminishes blood circulation. So, make sure that you are regularly active throughout your day and avoid long hours of complete inactivity.
There are also some home remedies that will help you get rid of the infection. One of the most common is to apply a hot water compress on the affected area as this will open the pore and help pus come out. Green clay is also a good ally to get rid of skin boils as it dries the wound and gets rid of it efficiently.
Seek medical attention for boils if the pain is severe, if you have a temperature, or if a second boil develops. Also consult a doctor if you are diabetic or have a compromised immune system.
This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.
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- Do not scratch the boil or it may spread.
- Do not pop the boil, as this may worsen the infection.