A furuncle, or as we used to call it a “boil”, is an acute purulent inflammation of the integument in the area of the scalp. It can appear on the face or head, on the back of the neck and arms, on the legs and lower back, on the buttocks and groin. At first glance, the boil seems harmless. However, improper self-medication of this external manifestation of staphylococcal infection can cause serious complications. This disease can leave a scar after itself, and in the most severe cases, cause blood poisoning, which can lead to the death of the patient. Of special danger are boils formed in the nasal cavity and nasolabial triangle. They can cause infection in the brain. However, if purulent inflammation is small and is not located in the face, then you can get rid of it at home.
Traditional medicine advises to apply heated slices of tomato, top cabbage leaves or tea bags to the boil . Doctors recommend treating the surface of the abscess with antiseptic agents, and then apply an ointment from boils. For this purpose, the modern pharmacological industry produces Levomekol, Oflokain, Dioxizol, etc.
Boil ointment is applied to a napkin, which covers the surface of the abscess. The bandage is fixed with adhesive tape. The ripened boil Levomekol frees from pus and kills microbes in the focus of inflammation. This ointment has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and regenerative effects. It consists of two active substances - chloramphenicol and methyluracil, which have the main therapeutic effect. The mechanism of the antibacterial effect of the ointment is based on the process of destruction of protein synthesis in pathogenic bacteria, which leads to their death. Levomekol exhibits regenerating properties due to the stimulation of intracellular metabolic processes, which allows to reduce the healing time of wounds, restore tissue and reduce the inflammatory process.
One of the auxiliary actions of this drug is the additional production of white blood cells that protect the body from harmful bacteria. This enhances local immune defense. Promotes Levomekol and the production of interferon, which has an immunostimulating and antiviral effect.
Oflokain ointment from boils has decongestant, analgesic and antimicrobial effects. The composition of this drug includes two active components - lidocaine and ofloxacin. These substances can inhibit the process of copying DNA data by microorganisms, which leads to their death, as well as block pain impulses in nerve tissues.
Antibiotics will help eliminate the boil. They are prescribed when there is a risk of further spread of infections. The drugs used can be in the form of tablets, and can also be used as intramuscular droppers or injections. Dicloxacillin, Metronidazole and other drugs are prescribed. In severe cases, Levofloxacin and Vancomycin are used.
Boil ointment can be prepared from natural ingredients. A wonderful folk remedy is elecampane root mixed with petroleum jelly or pork fat . This mass is applied to the boil on a napkin. A remedy made from tansy flowers mixed with butter, pork fat or petroleum jelly is also able to get rid of infection. An ointment of calendula flowers, which can be purchased at a pharmacy, will also help with an ailment.
Acceptance of any tincture made from medicinal herbs will contribute to an early disposal of the boil. The plant components can be nettle and succession, yarrow and calendula, St. John's wort and chamomile. The pulp of garlic, aloe juice and Kalanchoe can prevent various complications of the disease. During treatment, it is necessary to adhere to a low-carb diet, abandon alcohol, sweets and spicy foods.