Boils are such a nasty thing that alwaysappears at the most inopportune moment, and in visible places - for example, on the face. And this is not a harmless pimple that can be successfully masked with foundation - you will not be able to hide a furuncle. Conclusion? It must be treated, and not only for aesthetic reasons. A furuncle is a severe inflammatory process that affects the hair follicle and surrounding tissues. And if treatment is not started in a timely manner, there is a chance of developing various complications, including sepsis. And pay attention - it is best to entrust the treatment of a furuncle to a dermatologist.
All about furuncle
The inflammatory process in a furuncle occursvery violently - if you look at the affected area, you can notice tissue death, suppuration. A characteristic distinctive feature by which you can recognize a boil is a white dense rod inside. Moreover, it appears first - before all other signs of inflammation. In order for a boil to develop, a reason is needed. And this very reason is pathogenic bacteria - in particular, Staphylococcus aureus, which is very widespread: dirty fruits, handrails of public transport, household items that a person comes into contact with every day. And if the virus gets on the skin that has at least minor damage, the result is easy to predict - most likely, it will not be possible to avoid the inflammatory process. The chances of becoming the owner of a boil increase several times if the state of the immune system leaves much to be desired, or if it is hot outside - at this time, staphylococcus feels much more at ease. So, staphylococcus has penetrated the body, a furuncle begins to develop. At first, there is just slight redness and swelling of the skin, which a person simply does not pay attention to - and in vain, because if you start treatment at the very first stages, you will have to spend much less effort. If treatment is not started, the swelling continues to increase, the same legendary white rod is formed, and then all the other signs of a furuncle - necrosis, suppuration. It is difficult to say why, but the most favorite place for the development of furuncles is the face. Dermatologists explain this by several factors - firstly, the skin on the face is much more vulnerable and has various damages - from shaving, careless washing, the use of various cosmetics. And secondly, we touch our facial skin with our hands much more often, which means the risk of infection with staphylococcus and other pathogenic bacteria increases.
Traditional treatment of boils
The smartest choice is to make it at the very firstsigns of a boil, consult a dermatologist. The only thing you can do yourself is to carefully treat the site of suppuration with an alcohol infusion or any other antiseptic so as not to aggravate the situation. Further treatment tactics should be chosen by a doctor. Depending on the degree of inflammation, treatment may be different:
- Gentle methods of therapy
If the boil has not yet become very festering,Doctors prefer to do without opening the abscess. Most often, it is possible to do without the help of physiotherapy and various medications. As a rule, antibacterial - this is necessary to destroy pathogenic bacteria and prevent secondary infection. In no case should you choose medications on your own, because you yourself will not be able to assess their effect on the body.
- Surgical intervention
If a person seeks help very late,when the inflammatory process has gone too far, it is unlikely that you will be able to do without surgical intervention. As a rule, when a person hears about this, he gets very scared - and it is not surprising, after all, a scalpel is used. But in fact, you have nothing to worry about - before the procedure, the doctor will perform complete anesthesia and you will not feel anything. The furuncle will be opened, its contents will be removed, and the wound will be treated with special medications. As a rule, the incision is not stitched - it heals on its own. With the rare exception when the furuncle was huge - in this case, one stitch will have to be applied. But even then, you should not be upset - with proper care after healing, there will most likely be no visible marks on the skin. As you can see, the best solution is to consult a doctor in a timely manner. Then you will be able to get by with "little bloodshed". But if you delay - it is difficult to say what such a delay will result in. In the best case - just severe inflammation, and in the worst - I don't even want to imagine.
Treatment of boils with folk recipes
If you are categorically against ittraditional medicine or simply do not have the opportunity to see a doctor, you can try to get rid of a boil using traditional medicine recipes. However, remember, like the "Our Father" - if after two days of treatment you do not notice an improvement in the situation, drop everything and go to the doctor immediately! Health is not something you can experiment with. In addition, do not lose sight of the likelihood of developing an allergic reaction. Many components included in traditional medicine recipes can provoke the development of allergies. Therefore, if you are not sure about at least one component, do a mini allergy test. To do this, apply a thin layer of the finished product to the skin either behind the ear or on the wrist. After about 10 minutes, evaluate the result - there should be no itching, no rashes, no redness.
- Healing Pellet
One of the most effective remedies for boils— a specially prepared flat cake. To prepare it, you need the simplest ingredients: a teaspoon of natural honey - preferably linden, one egg yolk, butter and a little wheat flour. Melt the butter and honey in a water bath, cool, add the egg yolk, mix everything thoroughly, pour in the flour and knead a stiff dough. The resulting dough should be enough for about five procedures, the main thing is to store it in the refrigerator. The treatment itself is carried out as follows: a flat cake of the required size is formed from a piece of dough, which must be applied to the boil, pressed tightly and secured - it is most convenient to do this with an adhesive plaster. This flat cake must be left in place for about 8 hours, so it is most convenient to do the procedure in the evening. About the third day, the boil will open - this is where the treatment with the flat cake ends. Next, you will need an ointment called "levomekol" - this is the only medicine you can use without a doctor's prescription. This ointment should be applied to the opened boil until the wound heals.
- Buckwheat cake
If the boil has just begun to develop, you cantry to reverse this process. And the best thing for these purposes is buckwheat cake. It is prepared as follows - heat a frying pan, fry 4 tablespoons of buckwheat on it, cool and grind it to a powder using a coffee grinder. Buckwheat flour can be stored for quite a long time - the main thing is that the container is hermetically sealed. To prepare the cake, take a small amount of buckwheat flour, add apple cider vinegar and knead a tough dough. There is no point in making it in reserve, since it will very quickly lose its healing properties - cook it for one time. Fix the finished cake on the boil and leave for an hour - this procedure should be repeated two or three times a day. As a rule, such treatment prevents the boil from maturing - it simply disappears. True, in rare cases, you can observe the opposite effect - buckwheat flour can provoke a boil to quickly ripen and break through. But that's not bad either, don't you think?
- Onion
Another one that has proven itself wellremedy - this is a banal onion. For one procedure, you will need one medium-sized onion. Peel the onion, place it in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes - during this time the onion should become soft. After the onion has cooled, cut it into two parts and apply the cut to the problem area, leave for two to three hours. This procedure should be repeated at least three times a day - otherwise you will not achieve the desired effect. The boil should open on the third day, after which the onion treatment is stopped and the same "Levomekol" is used. It should be applied to the boil two or three times a day, preferably under a bandage.
- Laundry soap
This recipe seems very easy for many peoplestrange, but it really works, and quite effectively. You will need only onions, water and the most ordinary laundry soap, without any additives. Place the onion in the oven to bake for 15 minutes. During this time, grate the soap on a fine grater, add a little water and melt in a water bath, stirring constantly. Remove the onion, peel it and mash it with a fork, mix it with the cooled soap mass. That's it, the remedy is ready - let's move on to treatment. Apply the resulting mixture in a thick layer to the boil, cover with plastic wrap and secure with adhesive tape. This soap compress should remain on the boil for at least five hours. Those who have tried this treatment in practice claim that the boil opens on about the third day. It goes without saying that after the abscess bursts, it is necessary to begin treatment with Levomekol ointment.
- Crude potatoes
Raw potatoes have long been famous for theirability to heal any wounds, cuts and burns. But few people know that potatoes are also great for treating purulent abscesses, so they can be successfully used to treat boils. The recipe itself is extremely simple: peel one small potato tuber, grate it on a fine grater and apply the resulting gruel generously to the purulent boil on your face. Cover with plastic wrap or gauze on top, secure and leave for an hour. Repeat this procedure at least twice a day - morning and evening, and more often if possible. The abscess will open up on the second day - then you should treat it with Levomekol ointment.
Preventive measures
Some particularly "lucky" peopleencounter boils quite often. Agree, they are hardly to be envied - discomfort, intensive treatment, possible marks on the skin of the face. What to do? Just resign yourself and give up? Of course not, under no circumstances! There are certain preventive measures, the observance of which can help solve this problem.
- Strengthening the immune system
The very first thing that needs to be done iscase - it is to think about whether your nervous system functions so perfectly? Perhaps it needs your help? After all, if any pathogenic microflora begins to actively multiply and provokes the development of boils, it means that the body does not resist. The first thing you should do is to seek help from an immunologist. But you can do a lot yourself. For example, there are several simple rules, the observance of which will significantly strengthen the immune system, improve well-being and normalize the functioning of the nervous system. The first thing you should do is to reconsider your usual daily schedule. Say "no" to night gatherings with friends or at the computer - an adult should sleep at least 7-8 hours a day. Do not forget about walks in the fresh air - set aside at least 30 minutes a day, walk down the street before bed. In addition, it would not be a bad idea to take a course of multivitamin preparations - unfortunately, the quality of modern products does not allow us to fully satisfy the body's need for vitamins, minerals, and microelements.
- Proper skin care for the face
Cleanliness is the key to health and this is truehas long become a truism. It is also true for boils - the cleaner the skin, the less chances they have. Cleanse your skin with cleansing gels at least twice a day, and periodically wipe with alcohol wipes during the day. We can anticipate the objection of women who use foundation. But we have to disappoint them - if your facial skin is prone to boils, you should not use matting products.
- Diet
You may be surprised, but the fact remains a fact.- People who follow the rules of proper nutrition, as a rule, do not have boils. Therefore, strictly exclude from your diet all spicy, salty, fatty and fried foods, reduce the amount of spices, refuse mayonnaise, chocolate, coffee, alcoholic beverages. Porridge, fruits, vegetables, lean meats - all this will benefit not only the condition of the skin, but also the whole body. As a rule, compliance with all these preventive measures helps to reduce the frequency of boils. But if this does not happen - immediately go to the doctor. There is a chance that the problem is much more serious than it seems at first glance.
