10 Incredible Abscess Home Remedies You Should Know

10 Incredible Abscess Home Remedies You Should Know

Here you will find the most common home remedies for abscesses. Even if it is sometimes difficult to find the right home remedy, sometimes it is not that far away. You already have most of the home remedies in your household, as the name suggests.

Boils generally form when pus collects under your skin, centered on a hair follicle. If this is due to an infection, it is called a boil. Boils are not always due to infection and can occur in an autoinflammatory disease known as hidradenitis suppurativa.

Boils most often form where there is friction, sweat, or hair. The neckline, face, armpit and, yes, butt are some common hotspots.

A boil isn't just a pimple - it's a painful, irritated volcano. Draining a boil isn't as explosive as, say, Mount St. Helens, but more like a oozing Kilauea.

A close relative of a boil is an abscess. Boils/furuncles by definition affect a hair follicle, while an abscess can generally occur anywhere in or on the body.

But don't worry: Most simple boils can be treated at home, although some require medical attention.

Do natural remedies work for abscesses?

A warm compress is the only method with substantial medical evidence of effectiveness.

Remember that homeopathic therapies are not intended to replace traditional treatments and are more useful in combination with traditional therapies than alone.

Some of these agents may also cause allergic reactions or contact dermatitis, which can significantly worsen skin conditions. Talk to your primary care doctor or dermatologist before trying any of these options.

Home remedies for abscesses

Apply heat

We don't mean Sriracha. A warm compress applied to a boil can help ease the boil's drainage. This is the MVP of healing a boil and should be your first course of action. Plus it's free!

How to use it
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests soaking a washcloth in warm water and applying to the area for 10 to 15 minutes three or four times daily. This helps break down the pus from the inside out.

Tea tree oil for abscesses

Tea tree oil comes from the Australian Melaleuca tree and has strong antibacterial and antiseptic properties. This makes it useful in treating bacterial infections that can cause abscesses.

How to use it
Dilute a few drops in a spoonful of a carrier oil such as castor oil, then apply it to the boil and cover it with a bandage. Repeat this twice daily until the abscess heals.

Turmeric: Not just for curry

Turn that boil into tikka masala! Turmeric's main ingredient and active ingredient is curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties and can help fight infection if one is present in the abscess.

How to use it
The amount of curcumin contained in the usual kitchen seasoning is not enough to heal an abscess.

You might consider taking an oral turmeric supplement that contains black pepper extract, which helps the body absorb more curcumin. However, be sure to talk to your doctor to find out about possible side effects before taking any new supplement.

Maybe Epsom salt for abscesses?

Magnesium sulfate is a naturally occurring mineral discovered in Epsom, England. The salt dissolves into magnesium and sulfate when added to warm water.

Some claim that Epsom salt can promote relaxation, loosen stiff joints, and even help dry up the pus from a boil. However, there is not enough evidence to suggest that this is more beneficial than warm water alone.

How to use it
To target the affected area, soak a warm washcloth in Epsom salts and place it on the area for about 30 minutes. Do this three times a day until the boil disappears.

Expel abscesses with castor oil

This oil is made from the castor bean plant and contains ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that can help break down trapped bacteria.

Castor oil has been used since ancient times to heal wounds and moisturize the skin (although there is no scientific evidence to support the routine use of castor oil on the skin to treat boils or other skin infections).

How to use it
Apply castor oil directly to the abscess three times daily until it disappears.

Neem oil

Neem oil, also known as Indian lilac, is made from the fruits and seeds of an evergreen tree found in India.

Because of its antiseptic, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties, it can be found in soaps, lotions, insect repellents, and ointments to treat skin infections (including abscesses and boils).

How to use it
Taking neem oil is a bad idea as it is toxic. Instead, apply it directly to the abscess three or four times a day and plug your nose - this stuff is harsh! Make sure to wash your hands before and after.

Remember
There isn't much evidence to support the routine use of neem oil for boils. Using an oil-based product on your skin can prevent the boil from draining and lead to further clogging of the hair follicles. Oil-based products can also contribute to breakouts if you're acne-prone.

Place an (onion) ring on top

No seriously. Onions contain a natural antibiotic compound called allicin, which gives them their strong smell and ability to make you cry.

The onion's natural absorbent properties can even help draw the pus out of an abscess. Applying onions to your skin also creates heat, which stimulates blood circulation and your body's natural wound healing mechanism.

How to use it
Cut an onion into thick slices, wrap one slice in cheesecloth and cook for an hour. Do this once or twice a day until it dissolves.

Remember
Applying onions to the skin can potentially cause a rash, especially if you do it frequently or for a long time.

Apply a garlic compress

Garlic is a cousin of our friend the onion - both belong to the Allium family of plants. Like onions, garlic contains the antimicrobial compound allicin.

How to use it
Squeeze the juice from a clove of garlic and bring the juice straight to the boil. Then cover it with a bandage. Do you feel extra? Combine onion juice with garlic juice for a potentially powerful poultice.

You can also apply garlic juice to the abscess to prevent infection. But you should rinse afterward so you don't smell like garlic.

To make one, peel and crush five or six cloves, then boil them in a quart of water for five minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 to 45 minutes. Strain and discard cloves. Add the water to a bath of lukewarm water and soak for 30 minutes, repeating daily until the abscess has subsided.

Remember
Like onions, using garlic on the skin can cause a rash, especially if you use it frequently or for a long time. As much as we love eating garlic, you should use it sparingly when it comes to your skin.

Stop and smell the… Tridax daisy

Also known as coat buttons, this tropical grass has long been used in India to promote healing. Tridax daisy oil is made from the leaves, stems and flowers of the plant and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

How to use it
Add a little of this essential oil to a carrier oil such as castor oil and apply to the affected area twice daily.

Devil's Horsewhip Extract: As cool as it sounds

Native to Nepal, this perennial plant can be used for medicinal purposes such as relieving nausea and diarrhea and healing wounds.

How to use it
You guessed it: put a few drops of the extract directly on the boil and cover it with a bandage.

Prevention of abscesses

Although there is no guaranteed way to prevent abscesses, you can reduce your risk of developing one.

To prevent boils:

• Halten Sie Ihr Gesicht und Ihren Körper sauber und trocken.
• Wenn Sie zu Furunkeln neigen und Ihre Haut es verträgt, verwenden Sie ein antibakterielles Waschmittel für Ihren Körper, wie z dein Nacken).
• Waschen Sie Ihre Hände oft.
• Halten Sie offene Wunden bedeckt und sauber.
• Teilen Sie keine Rasierer, Handtücher, Make-up usw.
• Zupfen, knallen oder drücken Sie den Bereich nicht, um mögliche Furunkel nicht zu verschlimmern.

Complications

Most abscesses heal on their own within a few weeks.

Avoid attempting to squeeze an abscess. Squeezing will only lead to more pain and irritation. Popping a boil also increases the possibility of deeper infection, redness, and scarring—and not the cool Harry Potter kind.

Very rarely, the bacteria from an abscess can potentially enter your bloodstream and cause problems. This is unlikely, but if the boil doesn't seem to be healing and you have other symptoms (such as pain, chills, dizziness, high heart rate, or fever), talk to a doctor as soon as possible.

A word of caution

Most of these methods (other than the use of warm compresses) are not routinely recommended due to the unknown side effects, unknown composition of many over-the-counter (OTC) products, and unknown effectiveness.

There is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of these homeopathic therapies in treating an abscess. In fact, using some of the substances recommended above may have no effect, make boils worse, cause more boils, or cause a rash. Be careful when trying these remedies.

Also avoid over-the-counter antibiotic ointments such as Neosporin, Bacitracin, or Polysporin. The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology says using these remedies doesn't work because they can't penetrate the skin. In addition, these ointments are a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis. It's not worth it.

If in doubt, speak to a doctor and ask about using these remedies. Always consult your doctor before trying a new oral supplement, especially if you have other medical conditions or are taking medications.

When to see a doctor?

You should see a doctor if:

• der Abszess wird immer größer
• Sie haben mehrere Abszesse oder ein größeres Furunkel oder Karbunkel
• es dauert länger als 2 bis 3 wochen
• es ist nach einer Woche Behandlung zu Hause nicht besser geworden
• es wird von Schmerzen, Fieber oder Hitze in der Umgebung begleitet
• Sie haben seit mehreren Monaten wiederkehrende Abszesse
• Sie haben auch Diabetes oder eine andere immunsuppressive Erkrankung

If you need to see a doctor, he or she will likely treat it by lance and draining the boil and/or prescribe an antibiotic.

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