Prevention and Home Remedies for Recurring Boils on Buttocks

Prevention and Home Remedies for Recurring Boils on Buttocks









Boils are localized infections characterized by tenderness and a pus center. It can happen on any part of the skin, including the buttocks.

• The condition will generally start as a tender and firm area


• As the condition progresses, the center of the boil starts to fill with pus.


• When there is enough pus and when the skin has been thinned enough, the boil will drain on its own.


• A boil needs to be treated because it can lead to further infections, plus it is very painful and may cause problems with sitting down.


• The condition can be treated at a doctor’s office where it will be incised or lanced and then drained.
  
  
  


• Antibacterial treatments may also become necessary.

Causes of Boils on Buttocks

There are a number of possible causes of boils on buttocks, these include:

• Ingrown hairs – one of the most common causes


• Foreign material lodged in the skin


• Plugged sweat glands


• Break or scrape on the skin that may progress into further infection

How to Prevent Boils on Buttocks

• Washing the skin with antibacterial soaps


• Use of exfoliating scrubs to help deal unclog pores


• Regular shaving or waxing to help prevent Folliculitis or infected ingrown hairs

Diagnosis

• Diagnosis is going to involve a physical examination to see the condition of the boil


• Bacterial culture may be taken to check the type of microbial agent causing the problem.
  
  
  

Treatment

• Lancing or Incision and Drainage – This will help to relieve the pressure, which is causing the pain symptom in patients with buttock boils.


• Antibacterial medication – it can either be in topical or oral form. This helps to control the infection and keep it from spreading.


• Hot or Cold compress – helps to numb the skin and control pain


• Sitting on a donut pillow can help relieve the pain, but this depends on the location of the boil.

Recurring Boils on Buttocks Home Remedies

It is common for a boil on the buttocks to reoccur. This is because the area is prone to high levels of bacterial growth. To prevent recurrence, a patient can do the following:

• Keep opened boil cleaned or covered with gauze – gauze cover may be removed later on but antibacterial ointment should still be applied.


• Regular washing with antibacterial soap


• Taking the full course of an antibacterial treatment – this is because if a patient stops taking medication without completing the course, the bacteria may still be present and an infection may recur.