Carbuncle Symptoms, Causes & More
Article Sources
- 1. 'Carbuncle: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.' MedlinePlus, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000825.htm
- 2. 'Boils and carbuncles.' Mayo Clinic, [www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/boils-and-carbuncles/symptoms-causes/syc-20353770.](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/boils-and-carbuncles/symptoms-causes/syc-20353770.)
- 3. Folliculitis, Boils and Carbuncles.' Loma Linda University Health, lluh.org/conditions/folliculitis-boils-and-carbuncles
- 4. 'Furuncles and Carbuncles - Dermatologic Disorders.' Merck Manuals Professional Edition, www.merckmanuals.com/professional/dermatologic-disorders/bacterial-skin-infections/furuncles-and-carbuncles
Home Remedies
There are several ways to treat boils and carbuncles without needing to consult a doctor. They should not be pricked and should be allowed to drain on their own.
A warm cloth applied to the area can speed recovery as it will encourage the pores to dilate and release pus. Hands should be washed thoroughly after completing this process as the bacteria responsible for carbuncles are very contagious and touching the infected area can cause the infection to spread.
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