Question 1

what can you put on a boil for it to come to a head?

Accepted Answer

Warm compresses: A warm compress will increase local blood flow and allow a collection of white blood cells to form.   If it persists and does not drain, you may need to see your health provider to have it incised and drained.

Question 2

what do i put on my boil?

Accepted Answer

Warm compresses: But if it is  becoming large, hot, red with increasing swelling around it   or if you have streaking or fever - then I would seek medical care. Be well.

Question 3

if u put peroxide and neosporin on a open boil will it heal?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: It is important to keep it covered using a band-aid. Keep an eye on it and make sure ti doesn't get infected.

Question 4

i put  a bandaid on boil. when i took off the bandaid. the boil had popped. i don't know what do do know?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: When a boil drains, the symptoms may improved but antibiotic treatment may be necessary. See your physician for treatment.

Question 5

if my boil is half drained should i put on a bandage ?

Accepted Answer

Boil: Yes you shoulder as it will drain more and you do not want to get your clothing soiled.

Question 6

once my boil burst, what should i put on it?

Accepted Answer

Rupture: When a boil ruptures, generally drainage of pus-like discharge will ensue.  It's best to keep the affected area covered while the boil heals on its on.  There is nothing otherwise that needs to be done than to keep the affected area clean, dry and dressed.  It can take 1-2 weeks to completely heal, dependent on the size of the boil.

Question 7

is it okay to put heat on a boil after its popped?

Accepted Answer

See below: Probably fine as long as you keep the area clean afterward and don't use too hot water to cause a burn.

Question 8

what works most effectively to put on a pimple/boil after you pop it?

Accepted Answer

Do Not Pop it: Clean 3-4 times per day with peroxide and put an antibiotic ointment on afterwarsdthis should prevent infection. And you should not pop it on your own as this tends to increase the risk of infection.

Question 9

why is it dangerous for my health to boil soup? why do they put on packets do not allow to boil?

Accepted Answer

Not dangerous at all: The instructions almost certainly are to preserve taste, texture, etc. Certainly your health would not be at all affected whether or not it comes to a boil.

Question 10

can u put bleach in bath watet fir boils?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A small amout of bleach, half a cup in a full bath tub, can clear any superinfection on the skin and may improve the odds of recovering from boils or having them recur., .

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