Boils

Ever since I got bit by a stupid spider, I got staph from it, I have been getting these horrific boils in my armpit area. I used a drawing salve made of soap shavings, sugar, and water. Mix the three things together until it is a thick paste. Apply to a bandage and apply bandage to boil taping it on or using another wrap. This is an awkward area to apply bandages. This was the only thing I could do to get the boil to begin its draining process. In draining it, you have to remember to pull the skin that surronds it away from the boil forcing the contents to expel themselves.. When done reapply the salve multiple times until the core of the infection is out. Then I applied a triple antibiotic ointment for several days to rid the chapping and to heal the wound. Should I go to the doctor and get antibiotics and bactracin? These are very painful and I don't want to deal with them on a regular basis.


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[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It appears you have had multiple such boils recently.

It is prudent that you see your doctor and try to ascertain the cause of the lesions and why they keep recurring. Further, you can try to avoid self-medication and take medication prescribed by the doctor.
Have you been evaluated for diabetes ever?
Hope this helped.

All the best.