Furunculum, or as we used to call it"Boil" - is an acute purulent inflammation of the integument in the area of ​​the scalp. He can appear on the face or head, on the back of the neck and arms, on the legs and lower back, on the buttocks and in the groin. At first glance, the furuncle seems harmless. However, improper self-treatment of this external manifestation of staphylococcal infection can cause serious complications. This disease can leave a scar behind, and in the most severe cases become a cause of blood infection, which can lead to the death of the patient. Of particular concern are furuncles, formed in the nasal cavity and nasolabial triangle. They can cause infection in the brain. However, if the purulent inflammation is small and is not located in the face, then you can get rid of it at home.

Traditional medicine advises to apply toboils, warmed tomato slices, cabbage top leaves or tea bags. Doctors recommend to treat the surface of the abscess with antiseptic means, and then apply ointment from boils. Modern pharmacological industry for these purposes produced Levomekol, Oflokain, Dioxizol, and others.

Ointment from furuncles is superimposed on a napkin,which cover the surface of the abscess. The bandage is fixed with adhesive plaster. The ripened furuncle Levomecol releases from pus and kills germs in an inflammation focus. This ointment has an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and regenerative effect. It includes two active substances - levomitsetin and methyluracil, which have the main therapeutic effect. The mechanism of antibacterial action of the ointment is based on the process of destruction of protein synthesis in pathogenic bacteria, which leads to their death. Regenerating properties Levomekol manifests by stimulating intracellular metabolic processes, which allows to reduce the healing time of wounds, restore tissues and reduce the inflammatory process.

One of the auxiliary actions of this drugis the additional production of leukocytes, which protect the body from harmful bacteria. This strengthens the local immune defense. Helps Levomecol and the production of interferon, which has immunostimulatory and antiviral effects.

Ophthalmic ointment from boilsanti-edematous, analgesic and antimicrobial effects. The composition of this drug includes two active components - lidocaine and ofloxacin. These substances can inhibit the process of copying DNA data by microorganisms, which leads to their death, and also block pain impulses in the nerve tissues.

Will help to remove the boil antibiotics. They are appointed if there is a risk of further spread of infections. The drugs used can take the form of tablets, and can also be used as intramuscular droppers or injections. Appointed Dikloksatsillin, Metronidazole and other drugs. In severe cases, Levofloxacin and Vancomycin are used.

Ointment from boils can be prepared fromnatural components. A remarkable folk remedy is the root of elecampane mixed with vaseline or lard. This mass is applied to the boil on the napkin. It is able to get rid of the infection and a tool made of tansy flowers mixed with butter, pork interior fat or petroleum jelly. Will help with the disease and ointment from flowers of calendula, which can be purchased at the pharmacy.

The soonest disposal of the boil will bepromote the reception of any tincture made from medicinal herbs. Herbal components can be nettle and turn, yarrow and calendula, St. John's wort and chamomile. The pulp of garlic, aloe and calanchoe juice can prevent various complications of the disease. During treatment it is necessary to adhere to the low-carbohydrate diet, to refuse alcohol, sweets and spicy food.