Abscesses and boils – 7 best homeopathic medicines

Boils are usually small areas (penny or nickel size) with a thin covering of skin, while abscesses are larger raised areas on the skin that are tender to touch and filled with pus in the deeper tissue.

Abscesses and boils may drain when the skin over the infected area opens and lets the fluid or pus out.

An abscess under your skin is easy to see. It may appear red, raised and swollen. The skin over the centre of the abscess may be thin. It may look yellow or white because there’s pus underneath the surface of your skin. The abscess may feel tender and warm to the touch. Other symptoms of a skin abscess include pain, fever and chills.

An abscess in your mouth may cause a severe toothache. A gum abscess looks like swelling on your gums. Sometimes your jaw, floor of your mouth or cheeks may swell as well. Other symptoms of mouth abscesses include:

• Teeth sensitivity
• Fever
• Difficulty swallowing

Causes of Boils

Most boils are caused by a germ (staphylococcal bacteria). This germ enters the body through tiny nicks or cuts in the skin or can travel down the hair to the follicle.

These health problems make people more susceptible to skin infections:

• Diabetes
• Problems with the immune system
• Poor nutrition
• Poor hygiene
• Exposure to harsh chemicals that irritate the skin

Is homeopathy effective for abscess and boils?

The aim of homeopathic medicine for abscess and boil is not only to treat them but to address their underlying cause and individual susceptibility.

What are the best homeopathic medicines for abscess and boils?

Several medicines are available to treat abscess and boil that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints. These are 7 best homeopathic medicines.

Homeopathic medicine	Symptoms	Better	Worse
Apis	Stinging pain and swelling around abscess	Open air, uncovering skin	Heat (in bed), Touch
Belladona	Sudden onset, hot	Light covering	Heat and touch
Ferrum phosph	Can be associated with red inflamed eyes	Cold application	Touch, and at night
Hepar sulph	Lesions tend to suppurate	Warmth	Cool
Lachesis	Blue–black swelling around boil	Warm application	After sleep
Merc sol	Skin may be cold and clammy	In the morning	Late afternoon
Silica	Eruptions itchy	Warmth	In morning and after washing

 

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