Question 1

does soaking in hot water and epsom salt help pop boils?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It softens them.

Question 2

is it safe to use salt water on a gum boil?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is safe but have you seen a dentist yet?

Question 3

i've had a boil now for 4 days and have done epsom salt baths, heat compress, and i've done epson salt peroxide solution and nothing. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Furuncle: There is not much else to do.  I would not lance it on your own as it may introduce infection.  You may need to go to your primary if it needs to be opened up to heal.

Question 4

i have a boil on my face. can i mix epson salt with water as a remedy to heal it.

Accepted Answer

Sure: Epsom salts are used commonly for inflammations and can help the discomfort of many inflamed skin conditions. After dissolving,  you should mix the salts into lukewarm to cool water and apply as a compress.  If you use hot water, the boil will become more inflammed.  Healing, however,  requires the content of the boil to drain.

Question 5

my son has a boil. we have been doing epsom salt baths, warm compresses, and antibiotic ointment. he has had it 3-4 days. what else needs to be done.?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It may need to be drained.  He may need to take antibiotics, or both.  Did a doctor see the boil, or is that your diagnosis? Ointments are rather useless for abscesses since these are under the skin infections. Hot compresses are a good idea, but may not be sufficient.  See your doctor please.

Question 6

i got a boil on my labia and had it lanced today. the doctor told me to soak in epsom salt but gave no further instructions. how do i care for this? w

Accepted Answer

Sitz Baths: Buy about 10-15 pounds of Epsom salts and dissolve 1/2-1 lb. of in 4-6 inches of warm water in a bathtub. Soak nd keep adding warm ( not hot water ) do this at least 2-3 times daily, gently, pat dry.

Question 7

how should you treat a boil naturally that has become infected? i have been taking epsom salt baths and put apple cider vinegar. will silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) work

Accepted Answer

Boils: The best way to treat a boil is to naturally cut it open and get the infected gunk out. You can do that best by going to a dermatologist for incision and drainage.

Question 8

what s more good to eat cooked veggies or boiled veggies ?. generally i use to boil veggies blend it and drink. i do not like to eat cooked veggies.

Accepted Answer

Probably cooked: Boling vegetables may destroy essential nutrients like water soluble vitamins.
 However it is puported  in some studies that cooking vegetable like tomatoes and carrots make antioxidants more available for absorption.Steaming or microwaving or roasting the vegetable is better than boiling them to mush.
  Perhaps you needs to try some new recipies.

Question 9

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 10

how to sit when you have boil/s on your buttock? does sitting on it make it go deeper and cause complications sooner or later?

Accepted Answer

Boils: Painful sitting means you need to see your doctor.  He/she can lance the boils and also prevent further infection.  You may need to change your diet if these are frequent, w/the help of a nutritionist.  Peace and good health.

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Does soaking in hot water and epsom salt help pop boils?

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Is it safe to use salt water on a gum boil?

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I've had a boil now for 4 days and have done epsom salt baths, heat compress, and i've done epson salt peroxide solution and nothing. what should i do?

A member asked:

I have a boil on my face. can i mix epson salt with water as a remedy to heal it.

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My son has a boil. we have been doing epsom salt baths, warm compresses, and antibiotic ointment. he has had it 3-4 days. what else needs to be done.?

A member asked:

I got a boil on my labia and had it lanced today. the doctor told me to soak in epsom salt but gave no further instructions. how do i care for this? w

A member asked:

How should you treat a boil naturally that has become infected? i have been taking epsom salt baths and put apple cider vinegar. will silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) work

A member asked:

What s more good to eat cooked veggies or boiled veggies ?. generally i use to boil veggies blend it and drink. i do not like to eat cooked veggies.

A member asked:

Whats the best way to prevent boils? boils

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How to sit when you have boil/s on your buttock? does sitting on it make it go deeper and cause complications sooner or later?

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