Boils
Also known as: Furuncles; Furunculosis
Description
Boils are a type of pus-filled Abscess that initially affect the Hair Follicles of the Epidermis of the Skin. The infection then spreads to the Skin’s deeper layers. The pus in Boils consists of dead White Blood Cells and Detrimental Bacteria (usually Staphylococcus aureus).
Boils occur most often on the Scalp, Buttocks, Face or Underarms. They are tender, red and painful and generally occur suddenly.
Prevalence
Boils occur most commonly in children and adolescents.
These Substances may Alleviate Boils
Enzymes
Bromelain may accelerate the healing of Boils. [1]
Minerals
Silicon may accelerate the healing of Boils.
Silver (applied topically) may alleviate Boils (by destroying Staphylococcus aureus, the Detrimental Bacteria that causes Boils). [2]
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