How to Prevent and Get Rid of Boils

Boils hurt, rather they are big or small does not matter. This article will list steps to help get rid of them if you already have one or prevent them altogether.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• soap and hot water
• alcohol and tissue or
• medical wipes
• wide band-aids

1. Clean the area on and around the boil with soap and hot water.

2. Wipe the area on and around the boil with an alcohol wipe or with a little alcohol on a piece of tissue.

3. Make sure to move the part of the body where the boil is everyday with some exercise. Try moving the body part in circles at least five(5) times everyday.

4. Drink hot tea two(2) to three(3) times a week in addition to your daily intake of water. Do this step rather you have a boil or not.

5. Talk to your doctor if the boil does not go away after a week. If your boils are frequent, meaning more than twice a month, talk to your doctor about them.

Tips & Warnings

• Cover up the boil when you put clothes on with a band-aid so your clothes won't get messy when the boil breaks and starts to leak.