Home TreatmentThe goal of treatment

Home Treatment
The goal of treatment is to let it all out-the pus,that is. Boils are handled gently, because rough treatment can force the infection deeper inside the body. Warm, moist compresses are applied gently several times each day to speed the development of a pocket of pus and to soften the skin for the eventual ruture and drainage. Once drainage begins, the compresses will help keep the opening in the skin clear. The more drainage, the better. Frequent, thorough soaping of the entire skin helps prevent reinfection. Ignore all temptation to squeeze the boil.