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What are boils? What causes boils?
A boil, also known as a furuncle is a type of skin disease caused by the inflammation of hair follicles, thus resulting in the localized accumulation of pus and dead skin cell tissues. Individual boils can cluster together and form an interconnected network of boils called carbuncles. In severe cases, boils may develop to form abscesses. Boils often resemble the inflamed, painful lumps about 1/2 inch in size often pink or red in color, caused by cystic acne bacteria.
Boils and carbuncles are caused by bacteria, many of which normally colonize on the surface of the skin and hair follicles. The strain of bacteria most commonly responsible is Staphylococcus. Because bacteria are everywhere in the environment, almost everyone may develop a boil at some point in their life's. However, boils and carbuncles are more likely to occur in conditions of poor hygiene or when illness lowers resistance, so the immune system is unable to fight the bacterial infection. Since the bacteria can spread from personal contact, it is possible to spread the condition to other people. Every year, millions of Americans seek treatment for skin problems. Although most skin conditions aren't life-threatening, they can be uncomfortable and emotionally distressing. Boils can occur anywhere on your skin, but appear mainly on your face, neck, armpits, buttocks or thighs. People who have diabetes, a suppressed immune system, or acne or other skin problems are at increased risk of getting boils. In some cases, bacteria from a boil can enter your bloodstream and travel to other parts of your body. The spreading infection, commonly known as blood poisoning; and technically called septicemia, and this can rapidly become life-threatening.
Although some boils disappear a few days after they occur, most take about two weeks to heal. Never squeeze a boil since you will spread the infection by pushing the pus downward. Apply warm, moist compresses to the boil to encourage early drainage. Antiseptics and ointments are of little value. However, there are natural remedies and herbal teas from specific plant extracts that can boost the immune system and purify the blood and also warm herbal baths can help by absorbing the compounds through the skin layers and surface veins. For more information on what plants are useful for skin infections, then it is recommended to read the Natural Plant Cures ebook below.
What are the herbal natural treatments or cures for boils?
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