How to Deal With Recurrent Boils

A boil is an infection on the skin that begins in a hair follicle or oil gland. The first sign of a boil is the skin turns red and a sore bump develops. Within a week, the bump starts to fill with white pus. When a boil develops on your eye, it is known as a sty. If several boils develop in a group, this is called a carbuncle.

Instructions

1. Boost your immune system by eating a healthy diet. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid processed foods, added sugars and saturated fats. It is also a good idea to avoid foods that contain a lot of unknown ingredients and chemicals.

2. Exercise on a regular basis to remove toxins from your body through sweat. Take a thorough shower after exercising to remove bacteria from the surface of the skin.

3. Keep a separate towel for each member of the family to avoid spreading the bacteria to other members of the family. Hang towels to allow them to dry thoroughly after use. Wash the towels in hot water after every second use.

4. Practice relaxation techniques. Stress can exacerbate recurrent boils. Take time daily for yoga, meditation or other methods of relaxation.

5. Apply cold compresses to the boils to help alleviate the pain associated with them. Take an over the counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Follow package dosage directions carefully.

6. Wash the area with an antiseptic soap, and use an antibiotic ointment on the boils to help them to heal and to limit the spread of the bacteria. When the boil pops and the white pus is released, be careful not to touch the pus with your hands. If you do touch it, wash your hands thoroughly with an antiseptic soap.