Furuncles on your face are no fun. Men get them quite often due to shaving. A boil is actually an infection that occurs deep within a hair follicle. The original cause can be an ingrown hair, another painful form of folliculitis, or simply inflammation of the hair follicle. Learn how to treat problematic boils here.
Another name for a boil is a boil. Multiple boils grouped together are called carbuncles. Today we know that the cause is gram-positive staphylococci. But people were concerned with carbuncles long before the discovery of microscopic bacteria.
• Signs, symptoms and risk factors
They look like pimples, at least initially. The area becomes red, warm, and painful when touched. The size of the lump can be as small as a pea or as big as a golf ball.
A yellow or white spot may be visible in the center of the lump, but not until the boil is ready to drain and excrete the accumulated pus. Sometimes the pain gets worse before it gets better.
Depending on the severity of the infection, there may be other symptoms such as fever or swollen glands and tiredness. These are the same symptoms you would experience with any type of infection. When your immune system kicks in, the rest of your body feels uncomfortable.
Several risk factors have been identified in people who commonly suffer from folliculitis. Risk factors include diabetes, obesity and blood disorders. Under these conditions, the body’s immune system is not at peak performance. So, all kinds of infections are common.
Poor hygiene or lack of cleanliness are sometimes a cause of recurring or frequent boils. The staph bacteria live on the body, on clothing, and on surfaces throughout the home.
• The complications
If boils are not treated carefully, the infection can get worse. An abscess may form and scarring may occur. The infection can spread into the bloodstream and create a life-threatening situation called sepsis. If you try to pop a boil like a pimple, you increase the risk of spreading the infection into your bloodstream.
Cellulitis and impetigo are skin conditions that can be complications caused by an untreated boil. If the boil is near the center of your face or near your spine, you should see a doctor. There is an increased risk of complications in these areas.
• The solutions
The boil will not heal until it is allowed to drain. Sometimes it is necessary to see a doctor to drain the infection.
At home, a cloth soaked in warm salt water will help encourage drainage. Cool compresses reduce swelling. Warm ones will help relieve pain.
Antibiotics can be prescribed, but the staph infections have developed some resistance to conventional antibiotics. Natural antibacterial remedies are still effective.
My first recommendation for a pimple or boil on your face is to use a deep cleansing mask. A good deep cleansing mask contains the most effective ingredients you need.
• Why a deep cleansing mask helps
The mask offers a number of advantages due to the ingredients it contains.
1. Kaolin disinfects and promotes drainage
2. Shea butter reduces swelling and helps relieve pain
3. Active Manuka Honey helps kill the bacteria naturally, reducing the risk of complications or more serious infections
4. Allantoin and Cynergy TK have natural anti-inflammatory effects that further reduce swelling and pain
Kaolin is an extract from a special type of clay. Shea butter is made from the nuts of the shea tree. Manuka honey is a special variety with proven antibacterial effects. Allantoin is found in plants like sugar beet and comfrey root, which have been used for thousands of years to relieve carbuncles and other painful conditions.
Cynergy TK is a new ingredient despite being a naturally occurring protein. In addition to its anti-inflammatory effects, it helps speed healing.
You leave the mask on for 20-30 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water. It is easy to remove and does not dry out.
If you use the mask every two weeks, you are less likely to get boils and pimples on your face again. That’s the big advantage.
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Thanks to Margaret Bell