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painful recurring face infection (boil)
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For the past two years I have been getting painful recurring face infection (boil) on different parts of my face (my chin, above eye, on rim of ear, on skin just in front of earlobe... anywhere.
I feel one coming on and I call in a perscription for Dicloxacillin 500 mg and take 4 a day (28 pills). It goes away and I am fine for 3 to 4 months and I get another one different place. The Dr. at the clinic I go to says that I probably have an infection in my nose that is the cause of re-infecting ... I have swabbed a special antibiotic in my nose for a number if days to try to kill it (Dr. even had my husband do it to, just incase It was somehow from him). That was about a year ago and I still get these things. Early on I would go longer before I took antibiotics but it would grow very fast and very painful. The first one I got had to be lanced by a surgeon because it was so big ... and I have never felt so much pain... I then took them VERY seriously from then on... I don't know what to do I want them to stop and I hate(!) taking so much antibiotics ... I know that is not good for you at all...
I go to a free clinic ... so there is just so much they can do... they give me refills of the Dicloxacillin and I take them every few months because I have to...
This is painful and scary...
Has anyone else had a problem like this???
For the past two years I have been getting painful recurring face infection (boil) on different parts of my face (my chin, above eye, on rim of ear, on skin just in front of earlobe... anywhere.
I feel one coming on and I call in a perscription for Dicloxacillin 500 mg and take 4 a day (28 pills). It goes away and I am fine for 3 to 4 months and I get another one different place. The Dr. at the clinic I go to says that I probably have an infection in my nose that is the cause of re-infecting ... I have swabbed a special antibiotic in my nose for a number if days to try to kill it (Dr. even had my husband do it to, just incase It was somehow from him). That was about a year ago and I still get these things. Early on I would go longer before I took antibiotics but it would grow very fast and very painful. The first one I got had to be lanced by a surgeon because it was so big ... and I have never felt so much pain... I then took them VERY seriously from then on... I don't know what to do I want them to stop and I hate(!) taking so much antibiotics ... I know that is not good for you at all...
I go to a free clinic ... so there is just so much they can do... they give me refills of the Dicloxacillin and I take them every few months because I have to...
This is painful and scary...
Has anyone else had a problem like this???
new comer. i think im havving my first one on my chin after tooth infection. i dont have a head yet but i feel my chin swelled and its starting to gain redness in a certain spot.
new comer. i think im havving my first one on my chin after tooth infection. i dont have a head yet but i feel my chin swelled and its starting to gain redness in a certain spot.
You mentioned get rid of sugar. My Asian Doctor told me to get rid of that far as my chronic pain. That's one of many things. I have eczema which started about three years ago. But recently I broke out with these round swellings on half my face for the first time. Some close to my eye. I used an oatmeal soap and cortisone to help take it down. Still need to clear up one mark left. I could see getting rid of sugar and dairy too which was on my list from my pain doctor.
Hey everyone!
I found this sight because...dun dun duuuhhh....I'm having the same problem!
I have learned a few things. Mine show up primarily on my forehead and chin. I'm 46 years old and figure it's probably hormonal. It's the pain that sends me over the edge. I learned some of the triggers....like the oil from my bangs (I get bad pimples along my hairline). I use Noxema sylicic pads morning and night on my tee zone and hairline (and a bit inside hairline) to help purge the ones formed. It also helps dry them right out.
Picking....big no no. The bacteria on your hands affects the pores in and around the boil. This bacteria will get in and spread like wild fire. It can cause one or more boils to pop up anywhere on your face.
I found that by keeping my skin clean (I use eminence probiotic skin cleanser morning and night.....non drying and prevents breakouts). I use Juice Beauty stem cell line because it encourages faster skin cell turn over.
For the hard ones that never popped and hung around, I used a honey/olive oil/lemon juice mask. I couldn't believe the difference! The hard one shrank! I left the mask on for an hour, but most sites suggest 10 minutes. Get the best honey! I purchased REAL honey from the comb, from nutrab.com (Canadian and US availability). The one I use for my face is the royal jelly. The honey can also be ingested to help kill bacteria, build up immune system AND fight inflammation.....another cause of skin breaks.
ALSOOOOOOOOOO.....I TRY to drink water with lemon, because it is BEST for your body and works on a cellular level. I drink it hot. I also drink the Numi line of tea which is certified organic (even the tea bags are non toxic). Green tea is my preference....I add the Bee Strong Ceylon Cinnamon to my tea, along with lemons. Not only does it fight joing inflammation....but the Ceylon Cinnamon has anti inflammatory properties that help the entire body, including skin. Nutrab.com has a great line to choose from. I found this honey to be far more effective than what you buy at the grocery store.
I hope this helps because I know it is an unpleasant issue on many levels.
I pray the hand of God is in your life!
Love and light.
I found this sight because...dun dun duuuhhh....I'm having the same problem!
I have learned a few things. Mine show up primarily on my forehead and chin. I'm 46 years old and figure it's probably hormonal. It's the pain that sends me over the edge. I learned some of the triggers....like the oil from my bangs (I get bad pimples along my hairline). I use Noxema sylicic pads morning and night on my tee zone and hairline (and a bit inside hairline) to help purge the ones formed. It also helps dry them right out.
Picking....big no no. The bacteria on your hands affects the pores in and around the boil. This bacteria will get in and spread like wild fire. It can cause one or more boils to pop up anywhere on your face.
I found that by keeping my skin clean (I use eminence probiotic skin cleanser morning and night.....non drying and prevents breakouts). I use Juice Beauty stem cell line because it encourages faster skin cell turn over.
For the hard ones that never popped and hung around, I used a honey/olive oil/lemon juice mask. I couldn't believe the difference! The hard one shrank! I left the mask on for an hour, but most sites suggest 10 minutes. Get the best honey! I purchased REAL honey from the comb, from nutrab.com (Canadian and US availability). The one I use for my face is the royal jelly. The honey can also be ingested to help kill bacteria, build up immune system AND fight inflammation.....another cause of skin breaks.
ALSOOOOOOOOOO.....I TRY to drink water with lemon, because it is BEST for your body and works on a cellular level. I drink it hot. I also drink the Numi line of tea which is certified organic (even the tea bags are non toxic). Green tea is my preference....I add the Bee Strong Ceylon Cinnamon to my tea, along with lemons. Not only does it fight joing inflammation....but the Ceylon Cinnamon has anti inflammatory properties that help the entire body, including skin. Nutrab.com has a great line to choose from. I found this honey to be far more effective than what you buy at the grocery store.
I hope this helps because I know it is an unpleasant issue on many levels.
I pray the hand of God is in your life!
Love and light.
CURE ***** I have figured it out ********* CURE
Hi , I've been suffering same problem for 10 years , this is going to sound crazy. It's chicken and eggs . It's my favourite food , I always eat it and get sick and I say it just wasn't cooked properly . My whole life , I feel tired after I eat , slowly get angry as the day goes on and then headaches , black eyes . Like dark circles under my eyes . A few years ago I started this diet where I was only eating red meat and veggies . Then a few months later I began making eggs in the morning and then feeling like I used to . I used to drain my face daily . So I stopped eating eggs and chicken and now I'm perfectly fine . I accidentally ate something with egg in it ( ceaser salad dressing ). And that's why I'm on here . I now have a boil/sore/infection and I need to get rid of it . Last time I had this problem was the weeks before my diet . Honest . Eliminate all eggs ---( muffins , cookies , dressings , cakes , meatballs, breads /with eggs in dough , doughs ). You know that kindof stuff . I can assure you , you will be extremely happy with results ....
I currently do not diet , as well as do not eat chicken , I munch hard on foods that don't contain egg and chicken , and I'm extremely healthy and I never get tired after I eat . No matter how much I eat . When the times get hard , I have a turkey sandwich . The only thing I miss is French fries that restaurants can't afford to fry them in a separate oil then they're chicken . I hope this helps . If you need to contact me ... Youtube ... Klifford king ... Email me there , I can prove that this works .
Hi , I've been suffering same problem for 10 years , this is going to sound crazy. It's chicken and eggs . It's my favourite food , I always eat it and get sick and I say it just wasn't cooked properly . My whole life , I feel tired after I eat , slowly get angry as the day goes on and then headaches , black eyes . Like dark circles under my eyes . A few years ago I started this diet where I was only eating red meat and veggies . Then a few months later I began making eggs in the morning and then feeling like I used to . I used to drain my face daily . So I stopped eating eggs and chicken and now I'm perfectly fine . I accidentally ate something with egg in it ( ceaser salad dressing ). And that's why I'm on here . I now have a boil/sore/infection and I need to get rid of it . Last time I had this problem was the weeks before my diet . Honest . Eliminate all eggs ---( muffins , cookies , dressings , cakes , meatballs, breads /with eggs in dough , doughs ). You know that kindof stuff . I can assure you , you will be extremely happy with results ....
I currently do not diet , as well as do not eat chicken , I munch hard on foods that don't contain egg and chicken , and I'm extremely healthy and I never get tired after I eat . No matter how much I eat . When the times get hard , I have a turkey sandwich . The only thing I miss is French fries that restaurants can't afford to fry them in a separate oil then they're chicken . I hope this helps . If you need to contact me ... Youtube ... Klifford king ... Email me there , I can prove that this works .
I have been getting boils on my inner thighs, it started when I got pregnant and had a miscarriage and that was 3 years ago. then it started under my arms then it came to my jaw line and I have had them the size of a coin dollar. I have tried the heat application, honey remedy, cortisone, and the medicated bandaids and I have found that putting a small dot of cortisone on a boil then covering it with a medicated bandaid reduces it but eventually it comes back, Iam scared with red and black scars I cant wear bathing suits, shorts or spaghetti straps. I do know it is an infection in the body and I also "heard" that is mrsa from where you scratch the inside of your nose and then touch your body ( I have my nose pierced) so im constantly cleaning it and touching it. I do have a lot sinus pressure and my nose is tender all the sudden. Boils are staph infections and antibiotics do not work, my dermatologist says the same thing as all yours. Iam going to try the fish liver oil and see if that helps. also the germs from the infections stay on surfaces for long periods of time. door handles, steering wheel, remotes, phone surfaces, stove handles, microwave frig etc. I clean with bleach and I have went as far as scrubbing my walls with bleach and I still get them. any new advice is welcome. I share all your pain trust me. Another thing, greasy foods and bad habits do affect them.
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