An important stage in the therapy of suppuration of the sebaceous ducts and hair follicles is the exit of the exudate outward and purification of the cavity formed. Opening the boil can be considered the beginning of recovery, but at this stage it is necessary to give the treatment even more attention. This will help to avoid re-infection with bacteria, as well as accelerate the healing of damaged tissues, prevent the formation of scars .
Than to process and smear a furuncle after opening?
Once the ripe head of the abscess ruptures and exudates begin to separate, there is a temptation to squeeze out the contents of the boil. Doing this categorically is impossible, as the liquid with bacteria can get into the bloodstream, which is fraught with sepsis and extremely dangerous consequences.
Treatment and ligation of the boil after opening is carried out as follows:
- Immediately after the rupture of the abscess, treat it abundantly with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution.
- Regularly apply bandages with antiseptic, antimicrobial and healing ointments. Excellent drug Levomekol, its active ingredients effectively fight with bacterial pathogens of inflammation and promote tissue regeneration. An alternative is Vishnevsky's ointment , which has similar properties.
- At the stage of wound healing and the appearance of granulations, compresses with hypertonic solution and bandages with fat-containing local agents (vaseline oil, sintomycin emulsion) are recommended.
After the opening of the abscess, it is allowed to use folk methods of therapy. For example, the following lotions help to speed up healing:
- warm saline solution;
- honey with water (1: 1);
- tea tree oil;
- solution of English salt;
- chamomile broth.
These drugs provide a gentle cleansing of the wound from the pus, eliminating the infection and preventing the spread of bacteria to healthy tissues. Moreover, these agents accelerate the regeneration of skin cells, serve as prevention of scar formation.
How much does the wound heal after the opening of the boil?
The duration of recovery depends on the size of the abscess and the depth of the exudate, the correctness of the treatment.
Small and medium boils, as a rule, heal within 7-10 days after opening.
Large inflammatory elements suggest a longer period of regeneration, at least 2 weeks and up to 30 days.