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How Can Boils On The Face Be Treated?
Question: I have a boils on my face and it is open is there any med I can put on it to bring it to a head is there any old time med can you e-mail me something I can use at home or made up I have it cover because I haave a daycare so the baby will not touch it
Brief Answer:
magnesium sulphate/sulfate paste, warm compress
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You can try a cream called magnesium sulphate/sulfate paste. This is used for boils to help the pus present to soften and discharge. This should be available at your local pharmacy over the counter or your pharmacist would direct to any similar products that they stock.
You can apply the paste then cover with gauze and dressing tape.
In addition, a warm compress to the area, 2 to 3 times daily would also help to speed up resolution of the lesion.
Other aspects of treatment would include cleaning the area with an antik
If there is no improvement, this may mean that antibiotics may be needed from your doctor.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
magnesium sulphate/sulfate paste, warm compress
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You can try a cream called magnesium sulphate/sulfate paste. This is used for boils to help the pus present to soften and discharge. This should be available at your local pharmacy over the counter or your pharmacist would direct to any similar products that they stock.
You can apply the paste then cover with gauze and dressing tape.
In addition, a warm compress to the area, 2 to 3 times daily would also help to speed up resolution of the lesion.
Other aspects of treatment would include cleaning the area with an antik
If there is no improvement, this may mean that antibiotics may be needed from your doctor.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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