A furuncle or boil is a suppuration that occurs in the hair follicle due to exposure to bacteria. Boils on the butt are a common problem for people who injure their skin during depilation/shaving or do not follow personal hygiene rules.
Before treatment, you should make sure that the abscess is a boil, and not an atheroma or an ordinary pimple. Conservative therapy, including the use of folk remedies, is indicated for small boils, as well as in the absence of fever.
In severe cases, microsurgery is required followed by drainage of the wound. IMPORTANT: read about what a boil is in a separate article.
What is a boil, and why is it dangerous?
In medicine, a boil is called a boil. It is an inflammatory disease of the hair follicle, affecting the soft tissue around the follicle and causing the formation of large amounts of pus. The disease develops gradually, in the initial stages there is slight redness and soreness.
How to quickly cure a boil
Gradually, the area of affected tissue increases. The main danger of the condition is considered to be an increased risk of a purulent capsule breaking inside, pathogens entering the bloodstream, developing sepsis, or blood poisoning.
Signs of the disease
A purulent formation can appear on any part of the body where hair follicles are located and there is a sufficient amount of subcutaneous fat. Many people try to cure boils at home, but not everyone knows the main signs of the disease.
These include the following:
- pain at the site of future localization of the purulent capsule;
- redness of the skin;
- the appearance of shine in the area of the abscess;
- strong skin tension in this area;
- local increase in temperature, the skin is hot when touched;
- the appearance of a white area in the center of redness;
- elevation of the tumor above the skin level;
- an increase in the area of the purulent capsule, thinning of the skin over it;
- increased pain during movement and at rest.
Signs do not appear simultaneously; symptoms increase gradually. If the course of the disease is favorable, the capsule breaks out, the purulent contents are released, the pain subsides, and all signs disappear within a few days.
Features of treatment in accordance with the localization of the boil
Depending on the location of the purulent focus, the methods of treating the disease differ. Some methods are suitable when boils appear on the face, others are used when they appear on other parts of the body.
On the foot
There are many hair follicles on the legs of men, women and even children. In summer, boils often appear on them. In treatment, it is allowed to use folk and pharmacy remedies without fear of harming surrounding healthy tissues.
On the face
The delicate skin of the face is thinner than on other parts of the body. The boil forms on it faster and bursts within a few days. It is especially difficult to cure a boil at home when it is located in the area of the nasolabial triangle. Self-medication in this case is very dangerous.
In the facial area, you should not use aggressive folk remedies and ointments, which can get on the mucous membranes and cause unpleasant symptoms.
On the eye
Self-medication is strictly contraindicated if the boil is localized in the eye area, on the upper or lower eyelid. The funds should be selected only by a specialist after a thorough examination and study of test results.
In the groin
A purulent focus in the groin area is difficult and takes a long time to treat. This area is constantly in contact with underwear, the friction of which provokes deterioration. Treatment in the case of an acute process should be carried out by a surgeon. Often boils in the groin area are opened.
Under the arm
The armpits, like the groin area, are constantly in contact with clothing. This area has high humidity, and boils provoke extreme discomfort. If a large lesion forms, experts insist on its surgical removal and washing the wound, followed by application of a sterile bandage.
On the butt
On the buttocks of most patients there is a fairly large layer of fat. Therefore, boils in this area are usually large and painful. In acute cases, they cause serious discomfort to the patient. Sometimes doctors do not insist on removing the boil because it ruptures on its own, but more often intervention is required to speed up recovery and prevent complications.
Treatment methods at different stages of maturation
The emerging boil goes through three stages of development, and, depending on the degree of maturation, treatment is prescribed:
| Stage I – formation of an abscess | It is important not to allow the inflammatory process to develop, which is characterized by the appearance of a red lump. As the boil develops, it will grow and increase in volume. When touched, painful sensations appear. Alcohol-containing dressings are applied to relieve symptoms. |
| Stage II – boil suppuration | On the third or fourth day, a purulent-necrotic rod forms, which cannot be opened or removed independently. At this stage, the maturation of the head should be accelerated and wait until the abscess breaks through. It is advisable to use local ointments, and in more severe forms antibiotics are used. |
| Stage III – breakthrough of the purulent core and healing | The abscess is cleansed of purulent contents, which easily come out. Next, treat with antiseptic drugs and put on a sterile gauze bandage to avoid infection. A scar with a crust forms on the treated area, which will disappear in the near future. |
Pharmacy ointments
Modern pharmacological agents designed to eliminate symptoms will help cure boils. The most effective of them can be used at home.
Levomekol
The pharmaceutical product consists of two components: dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine and chloramphenicol. The first has a stimulating and regenerating effect, helping to speed up the healing process. The second belongs to the group of antibiotics, destroys microbes and prevents their penetration into the blood.
The product can be used at the infiltration stage, when the boil is intact, as well as after its breakthrough to accelerate tissue healing.
Main contraindications:
- age up to 3 years;
- allergy to the components of the composition;
- eczema and psoriasis in the acute stage;
- fungal skin diseases.
During pregnancy and lactation, the drug is used as prescribed by a doctor. The treatment regimen involves daily application of ointment to the problem area in the morning and evening.
It is recommended to place a piece of gauze on top, folded several times, and secure it with a plaster or bandage. The bandage should only be removed to apply a new portion of ointment. The duration of use depends on the degree of neglect of the condition, usually 7-10 days are enough. If there is no effect, you should consult a doctor.
Ichthyol ointment
Ichthyol ointment contains the substances ichthammol and petroleum jelly. The ratio of the first to the second is 1:9. Ichthammol has an antiseptic, locally irritating, stimulating and anesthetic effect. When applied to the skin in the area of the boil, the ointment stimulates blood flow, relieves pain, and promotes rapid breakthrough of the abscess.
The drug is used at the infiltration stage, when the boil begins to form but has not yet broken through. Over the course of 5-7 days, it is necessary to carefully apply the composition to the area of inflammation, apply gauze or sterile cloth on top, and leave for 8 hours. After this, the abscess will burst. The doctor will prescribe further treatment.
You should not use the ointment if the boil has already broken out. It is contraindicated for the treatment of ulcers in the eye area and on the face. The drug is not prescribed to children under 12 years of age or to patients with individual intolerance to its components. Pregnant and lactating women are allowed to use the ointment after consulting a doctor.
Vishnevsky ointment
Vishnevsky's ointment or liniment will help cure boils at home. It is used similarly to Ichthyol ointment. The main component of the drug is tar. The composition contains castor oil and xeroform. The medication has an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and bactericidal effect, accelerates the process of boil formation and capsule breakthrough.
Used only at the infiltration stage, but not after opening the boil.
The treatment regimen is as follows:
- apply a thin layer of ointment to the boil area;
- place a gauze pad on top;
- bandage or tape for fixation;
- leave for 6-8 hours.
Repeat the manipulations daily until the capsule breaks. Contraindications for use include allergies to the components of the medication, acute kidney disease, and age under 12 years. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, consultation with a doctor is required.
Causes
The main cause of an abscess is streptococci and staphylococci entering the eye , but these bacteria can enter the body in different ways:
- During diseases such as boils, barley and blepharitis in a complicated form, the infection can spread to the eyelid.
- Sometimes the source of infection is teeth with caries .
- When the general immunity of the body decreases, infections can spread throughout the body, including the eyelid area.
- When squeezing pimples and pustules, there is a risk of infection in the eyelid.
Important! Decreased immunity can lead to hematogenous transmission of infection (transition from other organs within the body through the blood).
Pills
If ulcers appear regularly or several boils form at once, the specialist prescribes antibacterial drugs, as well as vitamins to stimulate the body's defenses.
| Name and composition | Stage | Treatment regimen | Contraindications |
| Tetracycline (main component – tetracycline hydrochloride) | Successfully used at the infiltration stage and after opening the boil | The daily dose is from 500 mg to 2 g, divided into 2 doses in the morning and evening. Duration of use – 7-10 days | Pregnancy period, age up to 8 years, allergy to the components of the product, breastfeeding, acute kidney disease |
| Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanic acid) | Most often prescribed after opening an abscess or undergoing surgery. | The duration of treatment is 10-14 days. Take 1 tablet twice a day | Severe liver and kidney damage, pregnancy, lactation, age up to 3 months |
| Ciprofloxacin (active ingredient – ciprofloxacin) | Effective in the initial and advanced stages of the disease | 5 days of treatment with taking 1 tablet twice a day is enough. Sometimes the course is extended to 7 days | Age up to 12 years, lactation, pregnancy, intolerance to the components of the composition, renal and liver failure |
| Aevit (retinol and tocopherol) | Prescribed after opening the boil | Minimum course – 14 days with daily intake of 1 capsule during meals | Intolerance to the components of the drug, thyrotoxicosis, severe renal failure |
| Vitrum (B vitamins, minerals, retinol, tocopherol) | Used after completing the main course of antibiotic therapy | Duration of treatment – 30 days. Daily norm - 1 capsule | Allergy to the components of the drug, severe renal or liver failure |
Any of the drugs is prescribed only by a specialist after examination. Self-medication is dangerous and strictly prohibited.
Quick treatment of boils with folk remedies
Alternative medicine recipes will help you quickly and effectively deal with ulcers in different parts of the body. Some of them are allowed even during pregnancy.
Medicinal dough
Regular dough for baking bread or making dumplings will help cope with pain and speed up the process of ripening of the abscess. You just need to take a small piece of fresh, viscous dough, apply it to the boil, secure with a plaster or bandage, and leave for 4 hours. Repeat the procedure daily until the boil opens. Do not use the product after a breakthrough.
The recipe is suitable for treating formations on any part of the body, has no contraindications, and is allowed even for pregnant women.
Brewer's yeast
Dry brewer's yeast is a universal remedy for boils on the face, in the eye area, and on the legs.
You need to prepare a mixture from them:
- Separate 1 tbsp. l. product.
- Place in a plate or enamel bowl.
- Add 20 g flour and 20 ml water.
- Mix the composition.
The mixture should be moderately thick. Apply the mixture to the problem area, leave for 20 minutes, remove with a napkin, and rinse the affected area with water. Repeat daily for a week. The recipe is suitable for pregnant women and children; it is used only at the initial stage until the abscess breaks through.
Garlic and onion compress
Onion or garlic juice is an effective cure for boils in the legs, buttocks, and under the arms. It is necessary to squeeze the juice from a head of garlic or an onion, soak a gauze cloth with it, and apply to the abscess for 30 minutes. Repeat the procedure once a day for a week. It is forbidden to use the method if the capsule breaks. The method is suitable for pregnant women and children.
Baked onion
Onions baked in the oven are suitable for eliminating boils in the buttocks, legs, under the arms, and in the groin area. Not for use in the eye area or face. Cut the onion into 2 parts and place in the oven for 5-7 minutes at +1200. After this, the bulb should cool slightly, the warm product is applied to the abscess for 1 hour.
Repeat the manipulation daily until the boil breaks out. The recipe is suitable for children and pregnant women.
Turmeric
The recipe is suitable for treating boils in the buttocks, legs, armpits, and groin, but is not used during pregnancy.
Sequencing:
- Take 1 tsp turmeric powder.
- Add 2-3 ml of water.
- To stir thoroughly.
- Apply the resulting mass to the area of the abscess.
- Leave for 30 minutes.
Carry out the procedure daily until the boil opens. After the breakthrough, the product is not used.
Beet juice
Freshly squeezed beet juice can be taken orally, half a glass per day to strengthen the immune system and increase the body's resistance. This will speed up the process of maturation of the abscess, and after a breakthrough it will stimulate tissue healing.
The recipe is suitable for any localization of formation, at the early and late stages of the disease. Pregnant women should consult a specialist before using the product. Patients with intestinal and kidney diseases should not take beet juice.
Pine baths
Baths with a decoction of pine needles are used for the formation of boils on the buttocks, under the arms, in the groin, and on the legs.
The recipe is as follows:
- Collect 100 g of spruce or pine needles.
- Boil in 3 liters of water for 20 minutes.
- Filter the composition.
- Add the resulting broth to a bath with warm water.
- The duration of the procedure is 15 minutes.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
After the abscess has broken through, the method is not used. It is contraindicated during pregnancy, with hypertension, varicose veins, and thrombophlebitis.
Aloe
A fresh aloe leaf can be applied to the abscess before and after opening it. The plant must be at least 3 years old. You should cut the leaf into 2 parts, apply the pulp to the boil, secure with a band-aid, and leave overnight. Repeat until complete recovery. The recipe is not used in the eye area and is approved for pregnant women.
Fumigation infusion
An infusion based on fumes must be taken orally daily until complete recovery. The recipe is used at any stage and at any location of formation, but is prohibited for children and pregnant women. For a glass of boiling water you need to take 3 g of herb purchased at the pharmacy and leave for 30 minutes. Divide the filtered medicine into 2 parts and drink throughout the day. Usually 10 days of admission is enough.
Honey cake
The combination of honey and flour brings a good effect in the initial stages of the disease without compromising the integrity of the skin. You should combine 30 g of honey and flour, mix thoroughly until a thick mass is formed, and form a flat cake. Apply it to the boil, secure it with a band-aid, and leave it overnight. Repeat until the abscess breaks through. The recipe has no contraindications.
Heat and moisture
A warm and moist compress is an effective remedy for accelerating the maturation of a boil. It is necessary to moisten a piece of cloth in hot water, apply it to the formation, and leave until the cloth cools. Repeat three times a day until the boil opens. The recipe is suitable for any location of the abscess and is allowed for pregnant women.
Is it possible to do home treatment?
Initially, the boil seems like a harmless pimple that can be treated at home. It is impossible to get rid of a boil in one day; maturation and suppuration lasts from 3 to 10 days.
Boils appear on the back, buttocks, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, face, shoulders, neck. The most dangerous boils are in intimate places, in the nose and ear. Attention should be paid to stye (a purulent formation under the eye or on the eyelid).
Home treatment should follow all the rules of hygiene. Before touching and after handling, thoroughly wash your hands with soap or antiseptic. It is not allowed to scratch, squeeze or wash the affected area. You can apply the antibacterial agent 3 to 5 times a day. After ripening, the chiryak opens on its own. Carefully remove the purulent contents, treat the red area of skin with peroxide, then cover with a dry gauze bandage. This procedure should be repeated until the mark disappears completely.
If the abscess is on the butt, try not to sit for more than 2 hours in a row, apply compresses at night, wear loose clothes.
Treatment of chiryak in children follows the same scheme as in adults. Cover the affected area with gauze to prevent infection. The smaller the child, the more difficult the treatment.
Do not eat junk food and limit your consumption of spicy, salty, and sweet foods. Taking multivitamins and brewer's yeast will be beneficial.
If there is an accumulation of purulent pimples in the area of one place, this is already furunculosis; home treatment is ineffective.
What not to do at home
It is strictly forbidden to open the abscess on your own, especially at the stage of infiltration, when the capsule has not yet been formed. Do not use aggressive agents (turmeric, garlic, onions, pine needles) to treat boils in the face and eyes. It is prohibited to take antibiotics or other medications on your own without a doctor’s prescription.
It is contraindicated to clean the abscess cavity with improvised tools and in unsanitary conditions. If the condition worsens, you should definitely consult a specialist. It is quite simple to cure boils at the initial stage. It is important to consult a doctor promptly and undergo an examination. If the surgeon gives permission, you can use any remedies at home.
Effective prevention
A boil on the buttock is less likely to occur if:
- Observe the rules of personal hygiene - wash your face daily, change your underwear at least once every two days.
- When epilating or shaving, disinfect tools. After hair removal, wipe the skin with an antiseptic several times a day.
- Avoid synthetic underwear and give preference to cotton. Synthetics do not absorb sweat, which increases moisture and increases friction. Natural fabric quickly absorbs all skin secretions and also dries quickly, accordingly, it prevents the proliferation of staphylococci.
People who are prone to the appearance of boils in the past or have any chronic disease should be especially careful. Regardless of the nature of the disease, it will weaken the immune system, which can lead to the appearance of boils.
