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What's the best at home natural pain relief for a boil? and what other natural alternatives are there if ointments or at home remedies arnt available

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Skin abscess: Small skin abscesses (boils) will heal over time but often speeded by minor surgery to drain pus. Standard pain meds are recommended, such as aspirin (a "natural" medication derived from the willow tree). If the abscess is large, or with much pain or surrounding redness or fever, for sure needs drainage and often an antibiotic. In such cases, relying on "natural" remedies can be very dangerous.

Answered 10/23/2017

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