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Natural alternative for Boils Boils are caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus. They are infectious and spread quickly to other parts of the body. Always handle a boil with clean, sterilized hands and never touch other parts of the body until you have washed your hands with an antibacterial soap or rubbing alcohol.
Many factors cause boils:
- Ingrown hair
- Splinters or other foreign objects lodged in the skin
- Blocked up sweat glands
- Cuts and scrapes that get infected.
- People with diabetes are more prone
- Herpes Simplex infection
Exercising some caution in personal hygience can prevent certain kinds of boils. Wash your hands with an antibacterial soap frequently and scrub with a natural loofah in the bath. Exfoliation will prevent boils caused by ingrown hair and blocked sweat glands.
Apply a warm compress with a wet washcloth. You can also use the following by applying them to the boil and wrapping up in a gauze bandage.
- Cabbage leaves
- Warmed tomatos slices
- Mashed garlic
- Onion slices
If the boil feels tight to touch and about ready to burst, try pricking it with a needle. But be sure to sterilize both the needle and your hands before doing this. And also wash immediately afterwards with an antibacterial soap.
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