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I have a boil on my face. can i mix epson salt with water as a remedy to heal it.
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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.
Answered 9/28/2016
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