Boils are generally the most common skin infection that many people has encountered. They first appear in the oil gland and skin hair follicle on your face, armpit and throat. However, there are a few among us that have boils on our thighs and buttocks. Those who have had boils in these two parts of the body can assure you the discomfort caused. Boils might appear to be small and inconspicuous; however, they sometimes cause anxiety. Before we know how to get rid of boils, lets first learn what boils are and how they are caused.
Boils – The Science Behind Them:
Boils are a skin infection, which starts in the oil gland or a hair follicle. Boils are also known as skin abscess. They are mostly caused by a bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus, which occupies our body. This bacterium enters our body through skin lesions.
Although all boils are pesky, those in thighs and buttocks seem to be the worst. Below, there are 5 easy ways to get rid of boils effectively.
REASONS FOR BOILS:
- Poor hygiene
- Excessive scratching with infected fingers and nails.
- Sharing toiletries.
- Weakened immune system.
- Waxing or shaving.
- Allergic reactions.
- Excessive sweating which in turn leads to accumulation of dirt.
- Fabric allergic reaction.
- Recurrent rubbing of thighs.
- Infected lymph node
- Damaged hair follicle
- Stress and overexertion.
- Irregular nutrition.
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If boils are not properly treated, they are also harmful. In spite of the fact that they are starting out as harmless bumps, they often intensify rapidly. They are not constrained to just these areas of the body, such as: face, armpits, inner thighs, buttocks, groin and scalp, but to any part of the body that has hair follicles. Very often boils do land up in the most private of places, especially the groin.
Tips on how to get rid of boils on inner thighs and buttocks
Here are some remedies that would help you in getting rid of boils:
1. Heat
If you apply heat to the boil during its initial stages, it reduces its growth remarkably. Heat effectively increases blood circulation around the boil. In this way, you enable your natural antibodies with the assistance of white blood cells to ward off the infection and pus inside.
You should do this for two or three days, depending on the size of the boil. At this time the pus drains out. When all the pus is out, you should wash the area with antibacterial soap and leave it to dry. You should put a bandage on it, if you do want to keep the boil open.
2.Turmeric Paste
Turmeric is commonly known for its antiseptic properties which can heal the affected skin area faster. In order to make a turmeric paste, you should mix it with Epsom salt and honey along with castor oil and iodine. Apply this paste on the boil which would make the pus drain out.
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3.Goldenseal
Goldenseal is a herb that has recently gained a reputation as an herbal antibiotic and immune system enhancer. Mix some of the root powder extract with water to form a paste. Apply the paste to the affected area.
4.Water
Consuming lots of water will reduce the intensity of the boil. Have at least 8-10 glasses of water every day. This would help in flushing the toxins out of the body.
5.Onion
Onions have antiseptic properties that speed up the healing process. You should cut an onion into thick slices and place them on the boil. Wrap it with the help of a cloth. You have to remember that you should change the slices every 2-3 hours.
Note: Never try to puncture a boil. This will aggravate the condition leading to swelling or increasing the intensity of boils.
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