Question 1

i have a boil on my bottom which is the size of a 1p coin (2cm) is this treatable at home? if so what treatment can i use? no red skin around boil.

Accepted Answer

Salt water soaks: You may try salt water soaks but whatever you do, do not try to squeeze or pop it yourself.  Take 1 table spoon of salt to a pint (large glass) of warm (not hot) tap water.  Soak a wash cloth in it then let it sit on the "boil" for 5-10 minutes 2-3 times each day.  This may help.

Question 2

my bf has a boil on the underside of his scrotum. what is the best way to treat it?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor : If it is indeed an abscess he needs antibiotics and possibly to have the abscess drained. Infections in this area that are left untreated can lead to serious complications.

Question 3

what is the best method to treat a boil in the tongue?

Accepted Answer

Not a boil: If you are talking about something in your tongue and calling it a boil, realize that it is not a boil. See a doctor to figure out what it is for treatment.

Question 4

what is the best way to cure boil asap?

Accepted Answer

Incision and drainag: Usually if a boil is soft {fluctuant} it needs to be drained by your physician. Boils that are not able to be drained can be treated with antibiotics, surgical cleansing and sometimes even intralesional corticosteroids by your dermatolgist.

Question 5

i always have severe boils...please whats the best way to go about it....been having them since 2011?

Accepted Answer

Bodyhygiene/moisture: I hope you do not have like diabetes that have to have controlled. There are bacteria on the body and looks like you have something lowering the immunity of your skin. I would suggest to try antiseptic soap bath at least daily with moisturizer that would reduce chances of cracks that may allow bacteria infection to be initiated.

Question 6

what's the best way to remove a boil?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: A boil is serious skin infection that should not be treated by home remedies.  Especially with the increased incidence of MRSA infections, you should see your doctor for a definitive diagnosis and treatment.  Squeezinig or attempting to "pop" these infections frequently leads to spreading of the infection under the skin.

Question 7

whats the best way to prevent boils?

boils

Accepted Answer

Can call Dr on video: Call to see if a clinic visit is needed. Most boils are treated with drainage of the pus inside. Antibiotics are sometimes, but not always, used after that. For boils that don't look like they are thin enough to lance through the skin, antibiotics may be used to stop the infection (then a surgeon can remove non-infected cysts at a later time). Ask Dr. if MRSA bacteria prevention might be needed.

Question 8

how can i treat boils at home?

Accepted Answer

"boils": Warm compresses +/- bath.

Question 9

could you tell me what are some best ways to treat a boil?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics or drain: Abscesses (a 'boil' is an abscess) are best treated by draining them (usually surgically) or with the use of antibiotics, or both.
The selection of the method depends upon the location of the abscess and how easy it may be to drain it.

Question 10

if one boil is healing and another one appears am i okay to home treat?

Accepted Answer

Boils: with multiple boils I would suggest you see a doctor for treatment.

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I have a boil on my bottom which is the size of a 1p coin (2cm) is this treatable at home? if so what treatment can i use? no red skin around boil.

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My bf has a boil on the underside of his scrotum. what is the best way to treat it?

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What is the best way to cure boil asap?

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I always have severe boils...please whats the best way to go about it....been having them since 2011?

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