Carbuncle Symptoms, Causes & More
Article Sources
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Treatment
Most carbuncles require no medical intervention. Applying a warm cloth to the affected area for at least 10 minutes at a time is one of the best ways to accelerate the recovery process.
Heat applied to the area increases the amount of blood circulating near the boil and attracts more white blood cells to the carbuncle. When the carbuncle erupts and the pus has completely drained from it, a dressing of sterile gauze should cover it to prevent further infection.
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