Boils are typically harmless, but can be very disturbing and painful. They are a result of a bacterial infection in a hair follicle, mostly staphylococcus. Different skin infections can be caused by poor nutrition, low level of hygiene or weakened immune system. Sometimes they may require medical help, but home treatmenr for boils can also be very helpful.

Boils usually grow for about two weeks, until they burst. Wherever you have hairs, they can appear, painful and ugly looking, on your groin, face, underarm or maybe buttocks. After two weeks in average, they are filled with pus and ready to burst, and you should never try popping them with a needle, for example. It could spread the infection.

Some home remedies will speed up this process and they might also decrease the pain. Cornmeal mixed with boiling water is a well known home medicine for these unpleasant stuff. The resulting paste should be applied regularly, every hour, until it burst.

You can also try putting hard-boiled egg white on inflamed area. Egg white should be wet and covered with a piece of cloth. The combination of cornmeal, milk and sea salt is also effective. Change it regularly, maybe every half-hour, and it will decrease the pain and speed up things. Remember, the boil needs to burst by itself.

Warm compresses can help as well. It will take little longer, but once it comes to a head, it will soon burst. Besides, soaking will decrease the pain. Once the boil starts draining, it is very important to wash it with warm water and antibacterial soap until all the pus is removed. It should be done at least three times a day, and using of antibiotic ointments and warm compresses will speed up the healing process.

Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic and it can help solve your problems. Salt, toothpaste and colloidal silver cream can also be helpful. Some even use salty bacon to cover growing boils. Many people use diluted apple cider vinegar for cleaning open, draining ones. Onion slices, garlic and potato will also serve to draw pus to the skin surface as well of decreasing the pain.

Healthy life style is the best home treatmenr for boils. Avoiding cigarettes, sugar and alcohol, as well as industrial, processed food is essential for that. You should take care of your hygiene and take vitamins A, C and E to have healthy and strong immune system, and you won't have similar problems any more. In case these remedies aren't effective, ask for medical help.