TREATMENT FOR BOILS - by Dr. Tsan at Philadelphia Homeopathic Clinic

HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR BOILS is an effective and safe treatment. Each person suffers from BOILS (aka furuncles) at some point in life. Generally, furuncles can self-heal within a period of 7 -10 days if they are small and not severe. Sparse or small FURUNCLES can get treated at home with the help of home remedies. They are flexible and contain a head filled with pus that can be poured out. They can drain out or burst at their own. But some of the individuals attempt pricking or squeezing the BOILS that can be avoided as it can lead to an infection. The homeopathic medicine for TREATMENT FOR BOILS can assist in relieving tenderness, redness, pain and controlling the inflammation in the affected part. FURUNCLES are also renowned as FURUNCLES; they are a kind of infection in the skin that initiates by the formation of hair follicles. At first, the skin gets reddened, resulting in the development of a nodule or a tender lump. With a time of 7 days, it turns to white color due to the collection of pus cells in the skin. The pain keeps on increasing till the rupturing and draining of the boil. The accumulation of dead tissue and pus causes swelling in the affected area.

CAUSES OF FURUNCLES

The BOILS are not contagious, but the fundamental infectious agent present in the fluid inside the boil can increase infection when there is direct contact with the open boil secretions. Having the chronic probabilities of developing the FURUNCLES or BOILS and recurrent tendencies are called furunculosis. They can be highly troublesome and discomforting to the individual suffering from it. It cannot be avoided, as it can affect the immunity and result in severe problems in the upcoming years. In most of the cases, the cause of the BOILS cannot be found. Hence, a break present in the skin barrier can improve the chance of increasing an abscess from the boil. Some causes of the FURUNCLES involve:

STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS – BACTERIA: It is the typical agent included in the BOILS development. It is a bacterium that is commonly present inside the nose and on our skin. It can get into the skin from the wounds or cuts and travel down for infecting and inflaming one or more hair follicles, leads to the development of BOILS.

INFECTION: The existence of any foreign particle inside the skin can result in a disease that creates inflammation under the skin and leads to the boil development. The condition in the sweat glands causes boil development and can clog the kidneys.

INGROWN HAIR: Sometimes, the ingrown hair under the skin resulting in BOILS. It can result in localizing the inflammation. The ingrown hairs produce out of the skin, but then curl back and gets into the surface again. The hair follicle can get clogged with the cells of the dead skin that compels the hair to grow inside.

SITES AFFECTED BY BOILES

There is an appearance of FURUNCLES anywhere on the body. They arise in the parts where there is friction or production of sweat. Such sites usually include the:

Neck and Shoulders
Face
Back and chest
Axilla (Armpits)
Legs and Arms
Thighs and Buttocks
On Gums
Anus

FURUNCLES: CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

The systemic factors influence the resistance of a person and can make him prone to developing the BOILS. They may involve:

Obesity
Diabetes Mellitus
Hematological disorders
Kidney failure
Autoimmune diseases
Bacterial carriage in the nostrils
Malnutrition
Poor hygiene
Wounds or cuts that are not kept covered and clean and heal readily
Chemicals irritating the skin

HYPOGAMMAGLOBULINEMIA: conditions in which there is no adequate production of antibodies. It can also increase the chance of BOILS development.

The other skin conditions that create the excessive itching leads to damaging of the protective barrier of the skin such as eczema, acne, etc. They can predispose a person to get carbuncles and FURUNCLES.

MEDICATIONS: Any medicines utilized for other illnesses that deteriorate the immune system involving immune-suppressants or cortisone medication can cause an increase in the probability of a person for acquiring infections.

Family history – An individual who has a recurrent boil will usually be having a history of the family included of any other disorder that can make the immune system weak.
Close contact with anyone who has staphylococcus infection

SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, AND STAGES OF BOILS

Initial stage: the diseases commence, resulting in inflammation of the affected part. It can occur suddenly.

Second stage: a red and bumpy hard growth occurs on the skin.

Third stage: localized pus formation occurs around the hair follicles under the skin.

Fourth stage: the development continues to a white or yellow centered elevated lump full of pus. It is evident when the boil is ready to discharge and drain the pus.

HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR BOILS

Some individuals can form BOILS, and they can also lead to a recurrent and chronic issue if the condition is not treated at the right time. An excellent homeopathic remedy can assist in minimizing the increasing infection and addressing the persistent probability to form FURUNCLES. For instance, Belladonna, a homeopathic remedy can aid combating the inflammation and pain, and Silicea can help in decreasing the pus. There are particular medicines accessible to treat the BOILS on multiple body parts. The medications like Syphilinum and Sulphur can assist in reducing the tendency of the person for developing recurrent FURUNCLES. The homeopathy works in boosting the immune system, and it is a natural option of treatment for BOILS.

TOP HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES FOR BOILS

SILICEA – TOP GRADE MEDICINE FOR BOILS

A high-grade homeopathic medicine is Silicea made from the trituration of precipitated and pure silica. It is a homeopathic medication that helps in the promotion of suppuration and thus improves the recovery. FURUNCLES initiate at the injured places, and Silicea can heal the nodular and hard BOILS that can decay. It can aid removing any foreign body that gets into the surface of the skin, and also works best in the cases where there are crops of BOILS that do not get healed at a fast pace.

MYRISTICA SEBIFERA – BEST FOR FURUNCLES WITH FORMATION OF PUS

Myristica Sebifera, homeopathic medicine is derived from the red trituration, acrid gum attained by cutting into the bark of the plant, Brazilian Ucuba. This medication has strong antiseptic properties and works best when treating carbuncles and abscesses. It is used for hastening the process o suppuration and avoid surgery for the BOILS.

HEPAR-SULPH – BEST FOR TENDERED AND PAINFUL FURUNCLES

A homeopathic medicine, Hepar Sulphur is used for treating the cases when the skin is not healthy, and it creates pus on slight injuries. It is suggested in the conditions when there is occurring of localized inflammatory BOILS in the cellular tissues and the lymph nodes. They can be sensitive and painful when touched. There also occurs large sized BOILS with more than one openings with discharge that smell like cheese. When you take this medicine at the starting of the pus formation, the medication can resist the formation of pus.

OTHER HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES FOR FURUNCLES

FOR RECURRENT BOILS: SULPHUR

It is a homeopathic medication that is obtained from the sulfur present in absolute alcohol (saturated solution). The strength of prescribing this medication is dependent on the presenting signs. Sulfur is suggested for the FURUNCLES in cases when there is slow maturation of the FURUNCLES. BOILS show in crops and present in multiple parts of the body, increasing in quick succession. FURUNCLES that develop periodically and recurrently are treated best with Sulphur.

FOR FURUNCLES WITH THICK YELLOW DISCHARGE: CALCAREA SULPH

Calcarea Sulphurica is a homeopathic medicine used for the treatment of FURUNCLES that are filled with pus. The FURUNCLES have a particular yellow, lumpy and thick discharge. The crops of FURUNCLES have the chances to appear again and again. The presence of another head one boil, even the prior one is not healed.

FOR FURUNCLES ON THE HEAD: PSORINUM

A homeopathic remedy, Psorinum is used for treating the FURUNCLES present on the head. The individual might have an abnormal tendency to develop a disease in the skin. The FURUNCLES develop by the secretion of extra sebum. The explosion bleeds continually and can suppurate. The FURUNCLES have an offensive, and fetid odor and the scalp looks dirty.

FOR FURUNCLES ON THE FIRST DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE: BELLADONNA

An excellent homeopathic medicine, Belladonna, prescribed during the starting of the FURUNCLES inflammation when there is no formation of pus. The main symptoms include sudden spreading of the FURUNCLES, sensitivity to touch and hot or red swelling of the affected part. In the later stage, the color of the skin can turn blue.

PREVENTING FURUNCLES

Some methods assist in avoiding the FURUNCLES through infections involve:

Washing hands: washing hands and maintaining hygiene properly with a mild soap or an alcohol-based rub can help in the prevention of disease.
Maintaining good personal hygiene
Keeping the cuts or wounds on the skin covered to keep the skin free from infections.
Not using the sheets, towels, and clothes that belong to the infected individual, particularly in cases of staphylococcal infection.

HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR BOILS AND FURUNCLES IN PHILADELPHIA

If you or someone suffers from furuncles and prefer natural safe treatment for boils instead of antibiotics or steroids meet Dr. Tsan. At the Philadelphia Homeopathic Clinic, all treatments are 100% natural and 100% organic. To schedule your first appointment with Dr. Tsan contact our clinic (267) 403-3085 or use our online secure scheduling application.