How to Get Rid Of Boils With Homeopathic Medicines

Boils are a form of skin infection that starts in the hair follicles causing pus-filled lumps. First, redness of the skin occurs, leading to the development of a tender lump or nodule. Within a week’s time, it turns white as the pus cells collect under the skin. The pain keeps on growing until the boil ruptures and drains. The swollen area on the surface is caused by an accumulation of pus and dead tissue. Some people try to squeeze or prick boils, which should be strictly avoided.

Homeopathy offers magnificent treatment for cases of boils. A well-indicated homeopathic remedy can help minimise the progression of infection beside controlling the inflammation and relieving pain, redness, tenderness in the affected area and hastening pus discharge to aid prompt recovery. Homeopathy works to boost the immune system to fight with the infection and serve as a natural treatment option for boils. With homeopathic medicines, the dependency on antibiotic use can be reduced to a large extent. Opting for its timely use also helps to prevent surgical intervention in most of the cases.

Effective at all stages

Homeopathic medicine for boils can be used at any stage of the development of the boil. For example, homeopathic remedy Belladonna can help combat the pain and inflammation, while Silicea can reduce the pus. There are specific medications available to treat boils on different parts of the body as well.

Helpful for acute, chronic and recurrent cases

Not just acute cases, homeopathy works wonders in treating chronic, recurrent boils as well. It raises the immunity of the body to make it less susceptible to infection. As a result, the frequency and intensity of the problem gradually decreases. The set of medicines in homeopathy to treat acute and chronic, recurrent cases of boils are a little different and the potency and dosage varies from case to case.

Safe medicines with zero side effects

As homeopathic medicines are sourced from natural substances, they are 100% safe with zero side effects. These medicines are used in highly diluted doses that work gently to bring natural recovery. Persons of any age group may opt for its use.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Boils

The 7 top recommended homeopathic medicines for treating boils are Silicea, Myristica, Hepar Sulph, Sulphur, Calcarea Sulph, Belladonna and Arsenic Album.

 1. Silicea – Top Grade Homeopathic Medicine For Boils

Silicea is one of the best homeopathic medicines to deal with cases of boils. It is indicated when there is pus discharge from boil that can be scanty or excessive. It is thin pus. The color may be a little brownish at times. It has a very foul smell. It also works well in cases where crops of boils form that do not heal quickly (and sting when touched).

When to use Silicea?

Silicea is the most prominently indicated medicine to treat boils with foul-smelling pus discharge.

How to use Silicea?

In most cases, Silicea is used in 6X potency that can be repeated 3 to 4 times a day as per case severity.

2. Myristica – To Hasten Pus Discharge

Myristica has strong antiseptic properties and it proves highly effective in treating several suppurative (pus forming) conditions including boils. This medicine shows wonderful action to hasten the suppuration process and cut short the recovery period. It is used extensively to avoid any surgical process to get rid of boils.

When to use Myristica?

This medicine is highly suggested to hasten recovery and prevent surgical intervention in cases of boils.

How to use Myristica?

It works well in both low and high potency. To start with, 30C potency is usually preferred that can be taken once or twice a day.

3. Hepar Sulph – For Boils That Are Painful And Tender

Hepar Sulph is a homeopathic medicine used to treat conditions when the skin is unhealthy and tends to form pus on the slightest injury. It is recommended in cases where boils are highly painful and sensitive to touch. Large boils with multiple openings with discharge that smells offensive may be present. When given in the early stages of pus formation, this medicine can stop the formation of pus.

When to use Hepar Sulph?

Hepar Sulph is a leading medicine to help cases of boils that are very painful and sensitive to touch.

How to use Hepar Sulph?

The potency of this medicine differs from case to case from low to high. Low potencies like 30C can be taken two to three times a day. Use of high potency like 200C is limited to once a day.

4. Belladonna – For Boils In The First Stage Of Development

Belladonna is an excellent homeopathic medicine that is prescribed in the first stage of the boils when there is no pus formation. Red and hot swelling of the affected part, sensitivity to touch, and sudden spreading of the boils are the main symptoms. The color of the skin may turn blue in the later stage.

When to use Belladonna?

It is a well indicated medicine for managing boils in initial stages with marked redness, heat and swelling.

How to use Belladonna?

Its use is preferred in 30C power that can be taken twice or thrice a day as per intensity of the problem.

5. Sulphur – Homeopathic Medicine For Recurrent Boils

Boils that develop recurrently and periodically (chronic tendency) are treated well with Sulphur. Its use is suggested for cases where there is a slow maturation of boils that usually come in crops and occur on various parts of the body, developing in quick succession one after the other.

When to use Sulphur?

Sulphur is a great choice of medicine to treat cases having recurrent tendency to get boils.

How to use Sulphur?

It is available in different potencies from low to high potency, initially it is advised to take it in 30C potency once or twice in a week.

6. Arsenic Album – Homeopathic Medicine For Boils With Excessive Burning

Arsenic album is a specific remedy for boils with burning pain. The boils tend to occur in different parts of the body. There is low-grade fever with the occurrence of boils. A thin discharge from the boils is present, and there can be multiple boils.

When to use Arsenic Album?

This medicine is opted to manage boils attended with burning type of pains.

How to use Arsenic Album?

To begin with one may use its 30C potency once a day.

7. Calcarea Sulph – Homeopathic Medicine for Boils with Thick Yellow Discharge

Calcarea Sulph is a homeopathic remedy used to treat boils having a characteristic thick, lumpy, and yellow pus discharge. Crops of boils tend to appear recurrently. One boil is preceded by the occurrence of another, even when the older one hasn’t healed.

When to use Calcarea Sulph?

This medicine is prescribed when the boils have thick, yellow pus discharge.

How to use Calcarea Sulph?

Most of the time its 6X potency is considered that can be used two to three times a day.

Causes of Boils

Boils are mainly caused by infection with bacteria – Staphylococcus Aureus. It is a bacterium which is most commonly found on our skin and inside the nose. It can enter the skin from cuts or wounds and travel down to infect and inflame one or more hair follicles, resulting in boils.

Infection

The presence of any foreign particle under the skin (that has made its way from cuts, wounds or insect bites) can lead to an infection, which causes inflammation under the skin and leads to the development of a boil.

An infection in the sweat glands can clog the glands and cause the development of a boil.

Ingrown Hair

Sometimes, boils can be caused by an ingrown hair under the skin. This can cause localized inflammation. Ingrown hair grow out of the skin, but then curl back and re-enter the skin. The hair follicle can also be clogged with dead skin cells, which forces the hair to grow inwards.

Certain factors increase the risk of boils. These may include diabetes mellitus, obesity, malnutrition, chemicals that irritate the skin, cuts or wounds that don’t heal readily or are not kept clean and covered, any other skin condition that causes excessive itching resulting in damage to the skin’s protective barrier like acne, eczema etc which can predispose an individual to get boils, use of medicines that weaken the immune system including cortisone medications or immune-suppressants, close contact with someone having staphylococcus infection and a family history.

Sites Affected

Boils can appear almost anywhere on the body. They most commonly occur in the areas where there is a production of sweat, or where there is friction. Such sites usually involve the:

Face

Neck and Shoulders

Armpits (Axilla)

Chest and Back

Arms and Legs

Buttocks and Thighs

Anus

On gums (Where they are called Gumboil)

Boils: Signs and Symptoms

Stages of Boils

First Stage: The infection begins, leading to the inflammation of the affected. It usually occurs suddenly.

Second Stage: A bumpy, red, hard growth appear on the skin.

Third Stage: Localized formation of pus under the skin around the hair follicle.

Fourth Stage: The development of boil progresses to a yellow or white centered elevated lump filled with pus. This is visible when the boil is ready to drain and discharge the pus.

Size of the Boils

The size of a boil can range from being pea-sized to the size of a golf-ball.

Pain in the Boils 

The pain (if any) in a boil can range from mild to moderate but can become severe in case of complications. The frequency and intensity of the pain can vary from patient to patient. The pain can be sharp, stitching, throbbing or burning in character.

Warm Sensation in the Boils 

The area affected can be warm to the touch. In fact, the sensation of warmth can be felt by anyone examining the affected part.

Mild Fever due to Boils 

In some cases, the person may have a mild fever that develops with the appearance of boils.

Tenderness

Boils can be extremely painful to touch, but the intensity and character of pain are different in each case.

Number of Boils 

Boils can be singular or appear in the form of clusters. The connected area of infection under the skin usually results in the formation of a group of boils known as a carbuncle. Carbuncles generally cause severe infections and adverse effects, leaving scars behind. Areas like the neck, shoulder, and thighs are more commonly affected.