BOIL

BOIL

Define boil • A boil is a skin infection that occurs when a hair follicle on the skin becomes infected.

Types of Boils • Furuncle (a single boil) • Carbuncle (a cluster of boils)

Causes of Boil • Staphylococcus aureus bacteria • Ingrown hair • Poor hygiene • Skin injury • Weakened immune system

Clinical Features of Boil • Painful, red, swollen, and tender skin • Pus-filled center • Fever • Chills • Fatigue

Complications of Boil • Abscess formation • Cellulitis • Sepsis • Scarring

Investigations for Boil • Skin examination • Culture of pus • Blood tests (in severe cases)

Management of Boil • Keeping the affected area clean • Applying warm compresses • Using antibiotics (in severe cases) • Incision and drainage (in severe cases)

Treatment of Boil • Home remedies: applying warm compresses, using antibiotic ointments • Medical treatment: antibiotics, incision and drainage

Homoeopathic Therapeutic Approach for Boil • Aconitum napellus: for sudden onset of boil • Belladonna: for painful, red, and swollen skin • Calendula: for skin infections • Hepar sulphuris: for pus-filled boils • Silica: for skin abscesses