Mind telling us how to keep the INSIDE of a NOSE dry and clean?
Hi,
It is good that the MRSA test is negative.The primary treatment for most boils is heat application, usually with hot soaks or hot packs. As long as the boil is small and firm, opening the area and draining the boil is not helpful, even if the area is painful. However, once the boil becomes soft or "forms a head" , it can be ready to drain. Once drained, pain relief can be dramatic. Antibiotics are often used to eliminate the accompanying bacterial infection. Especially if there is an infection of the surrounding skin, However, a culture of the skin lesion is helpful to determine the specific organism that is causing the infection. A sensitivity testing will also help which specific antibiotic will be effective in the treatment. Try to avoid manipulating the lesion to prevent secondary infection. It is important to keep the area clean and dry.
Take care and regards.