What to Put on Staph Infection

Staph infections are called many things, including boils, carbuncles and impetigo, but the way to get rid of one is not with prescription antibiotics, many of which are ineffective. The answer is to use a natural product that is found easily and is much less expensive.

Natural Relief From Staph

There are many herbal remedies for bacterial, fungal and viral infections, but the best is tea tree oil. All-natural tea tree oil is an anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal oil that works directly on the area affected. Why take a pill to cure something on your hand or leg? Common sense tells us that applying something directly onto the area affected makes more sense.

Where to Buy Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil can be purchased at any natural foods store and in some drug and department stores. At first glance, you might think it is a bit costly, but when you realize that you will not be using a large amount and that it is useful for so many things (including toenail fungus), you'll see that it is worth the money.

Curing Your Staph Infection

Twice a day, you should clean the affected area by running warm water and a natural soap (such as Castile soap) over the area and drying it carefully with a paper towel. (Discard the towl in a plastic bag so that no one else is exposed---staph is very contageous.) Apply tea tree oil directly to the affected skin with either a cotton swab or a cotton ball, depending on how large the area is. (Again, discard the cotton with care.)
A well-advanced staph infection runs with pus almost continually. A product called Domeboro, available in drugstores, applied as directed a couple times a day, will help dry this up. If you need to cover this area at night, you might find that a folded paper towel (or several) will sop up the pus. You must take care to wash your bed linens, towels and clothes separately and in hot water with bleach to kill the staph.

Another Option

Another helpful cure is to cut raw garlic cloves in slices and apply them directly to the affected area; cover the area with a hot, damp washcloth for 15 minutes two times a day.

Recovery

To help your body fight the infection, you should get plenty of rest, eat properly and drink plenty of water. You may want to include a probiotic in either yogurt or capsule form to help build your immunity. Remember to wash your hands frequently.

Warning

If you see red streaks spreading from the affected area or get a fever of higher than 100 degrees, you should seek immediate medical attention.

References

• Oxford Journals Info on Tea Tree

Resources

• Centers for Disease Control

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[mama24boys]

on 12/11/2009 (continued from above)...natural route, it's straight to the dermatologist for me!

[mama24boys]

on 12/11/2009 I always first try to treat my families ailments the natural way, but having just recovered from a severe staph infection on my legs, I would discourage anyone from trying to treat their staph infection with any of these recommendations. I tried the majority of the natural treatments as mentioned above (tea tree oil, garlic, natural soap, probiotics), as well as "unnatural" remedies (triple antibiotic ointment and anti-bacterial soap) and nothing worked. The infection only grew worse, and became harder and more painful to deal with the longer I waited for proper treatment - which ended up being a heavy dose of oral antibiotics (Bactrim DS) along with the use of a topical antibiotic ointment (Bactroban). After what my family and I went through these last two months, I can say without a doubt that if I (or they!) ever come down with the slightest sign of a staph infection, forget the ...