Clusters of boils known as carbuncles appear on the skin, which are very painful and are caused by bacteria. Teenagers and adults mostly young are affected by carbuncles. Carbuncles are found on the back of the neck and thighs. Face, arms and neck are also affected by carbuncles. Carbuncle can spread from one person to another by skin contact.
Reddening and swelling of the affected area, appearance of whitish or yellowish tips and scars, rupturing of the carbuncles are some of the symptoms of carbuncles. You can get rid of carbuncles by following some home remedies. Top 5 home remedies for carbuncles are as follows:
Home Remedies For Carbuncles
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is one of the best home remedies for curing Carbuncles. Take apple cider vinegar in a glass of warm milk and drink it 2-3 times every day. You can also take some apple cider vinegar and baking soda in a cup of water. Put some salt in it, and then have it 3-4 times every day.Add some apple cider vinegar to warm water taken in a large tub. Then wash the affected parts with this solution. Do this at least 2 times every day. You can also mix apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of water and then apply it on the affected area using a cotton cloth or some cotton balls. Do this 3 times every day.
Turmeric
Turmeric is available in most homes and can be used to treat carbuncles. Have some turmeric powder with a glass of warm milk 2-3 times every day. Take some turmeric and olive oil in a cup.After mixing it, heat it for 20 minutes and then use some cotton balls to apply it on the affected areas and massage for 30 minutes. Do this 3-4 times every day.
Hot Compress
Boil a cup of water and then add 2-3 teaspoons of salt to it. Mix them well. After that heat it for 10-15 minutes. Then take a cotton cloth, soak it in the water and apply it as a hot compress on the affected areas.You can also use a tea bag as a hot compress by soaking a tea bag in a cup of warm water for some time and then applying the hot and wet tea bag on the affected areas. You should do this 2-3 times every day.
Olive Oil
Add few drops of tea tree oil and olive oil to a large mug and then soak the affected part in it. Keep it like that for 10-15 minutes and make it completely dry.Apply it 2 times every day. You can also add some salt to olive oil and then apply it on the affected area using some cotton balls.
Banana
Take some bananas and peel of the skins. You can then apply these skins directly on the affected areas, massage well and leave it like that for 10-15 minutes.Other than these, you can grind the skins well and add some water to make smooth paste and then apply this paste on the affected areas using a cotton ball. Do this 2-3 times every day. Thus by following the above mentioned home remedies you can get rid of carbuncles.
