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Don't Just Squeeze, Here are 6 Natural Ways to Treat Boils

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Kapanlagi.com - Boils are one of the diseases caused by infection in the body. Usually, boils occur due to lack of hygiene, weak immune system, diabetes, lack of proper nutrition, and many more.

Usually, boils appear red and show fluid inside the skin, of course, boils will be very painful when touched. But don't worry, KLovers, it turns out boils can be treated naturally.

How to treat them? As reported from various sources, here are 6 natural ways to treat boils. Let's check it out right away.

 

1. Hot Water Compress

The first way to treat boils is by using a hot water compress. This is because hot water can reduce pain and help draw out pus from the surface or out of the skin. And this method is very easy, as well as safe for your sensitive skin.

The way to do it is quite simple, you just need to soak a towel in hot water and then compress it. Once done, you can regularly compress with the warm towel. If the boil bursts, you can clean it using alcohol.

2. Tea Tree Oil

Apparently, tea tree oil can naturally treat boils, KLovers. This is because the essential oil of the tea tree has strong antibacterial and antiseptic properties that can help treat bacterial infections that cause boils.

The way to do it is quite simple, you just need to apply tea tree oil to a cotton ball and then apply it to the skin affected by the boil. It is important to note that tea tree oil should not be directly applied to the boil as it can cause a burning sensation.

3. Castor Oil

In addition to using tea tree oil, you can also use castor oil as a natural way to treat boils. This is because castor oil contains a compound called ricinoleic acid.

And this compound has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that can quickly and naturally treat boils. You can use castor oil 3 times a day to make boils on the skin disappear.

4. Garlic

Another way to treat boils is by using garlic. This is because garlic contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds, just like castor oil, which can effectively treat and heal boils.

The way to do it is quite easy, you only need to grind 3 cloves of garlic, then take the juice and apply it to the boil. Do this regularly before bed, so that the boil can shrink.

5. Turmeric

Besides garlic, it turns out that turmeric can also help treat boils on the skin. This is because turmeric contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can effectively and safely heal skin diseases such as boils.

The method is quite easy, you just need to mix turmeric powder with water until it becomes a paste. Then apply it evenly on the boil and do it regularly until the boil disappears.

6. Aloe Vera

And the last way to treat boils is by using aloe vera. This is because aloe vera contains natural antiseptics that can provide skin health. You can apply aloe vera gel to the skin regularly so that boils on the skin can disappear quickly.

Those are 6 natural ways to treat boils. Besides being easy and practical, the methods above are also safe for your sensitive skin. Good luck trying them out.

(kpl/dhm)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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