The Condition"...There may be swelling around the boil as well as swelling of any lymph nodes near the boil..." Recommendation Homeopathic Remedies"...The person may have moist or greasy-looking skin, with swollen lymph nodes and offensive breath, and be very sensitive to changes in temperature..."
Recommendation Homeopathic Remedies"...Calendula: Used as a topical application for boils and infected sores..." Recommendation Antibiotics"...Stubborn cases may require two oral antibiotics plus topical antibiotic ointments to eliminate the bacteria..."
The Condition"...A boil usually has a visible central core of pus; a carbuncle is larger and has several visible heads..." Recommendation Hot Applications"...Frequently, these larger boils contain several pockets of pus that must be opened and drained..." Recommendation Homeopathic Remedies"...Belladonna: Used in the early stages of inflammation, before much pus has formed..."
Recommendation Goldenseal"The application of a paste or poultice containing goldenseal root is sometimes recommended on the grounds that goldenseal helps to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation..."