Breast boils; painful and nerve-wracking. These are inflamed pustules that are especially noticed on the breast and under the breast. These are not dangerous nor are they life-threatening.
They are red, pus-filled, swollen pimple like bumps that appear under the skin of your breast. It can show up anywhere on your breast, but the most common part is the underside of your breast, an area that’s hot and humid.
Boil on Breast(1) is more severe and recurrent in diabetic patients. It could be a sign of an underlying health issue like diabetes, heart, skin allergy, and even fear and anxiety.
They tend to but very painful. These boils mostly appear during puberty, however, it is not uncommon to see them in women who are suffering from menopause.
However, it is also common during PMS and in older women. In this article, we shall tell you how to treat a boil on the breast at home naturally.
Boils are infected hair follicles that may occur in any part of your body, common areas include breasts, underarms, groin, hips and inner thighs. These boils appear when the sweat glands or hair follicles are plugged, which trigger inflammation, pain, and pus formation.
They can appear as singles or in clusters and the size range from a small pea to a golf ball. They often leave scars behind if not healed correctly.
Although boils are not a result of poor hygiene or obesity, it is common in those areas where heat builds up easily such as skin creases and therefore, unhygienic lifestyle and over-weight can worsen the infection.
Some of the common factors that trigger breast boils are;
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At its onset, you will see small red colored, almost pimple like bump on the skin. It will be not more than half an inch in size. In a few days, the boil will get bigger, painful and will develop a pus pocket.
In severe cases, the surrounding skin will also turn painful, with yellow pus oozing out from the center. The boil may produce itching, followed by swollen lymph nodes and fever.
The treatments mentioned here are for mild breast boils. For severe and recurring cases please visit your doctor for an antibiotic course as it could be a bacterial infection.
Breast boils can be treated at home. Here are some ways to tackle them effectively.
A most common treatment for any boil is compressing it with a warm or hot cloth. This helps to reduce the inflammation and makes it easier to deal with the pain.
Turmeric is an excellent natural antiseptic and so is neem. Both are used to treat many skin infections. They also prevent scarring of the skin.
Like turmeric, even ginger is a rich source of antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Sandalwood is known for skin nourishment. Ginger kills the germ and sandalwood reduces inflamed skin.
Onion is an effective natural home remedy that cures cold and cough symptoms and acne and boils as well.
Garlic(2) has several potent ailments curing properties. It is good for the heart, particularly. It can cure the boil quite quickly without leaving any scars behind.
Eggs, especially the whites are known for treating boils naturally. Surprisingly it cures this skin infection perfectly and quickly.
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Tea tree oil is an herbal antiseptic and is used for curing skin infections and allergies.
Fenugreek seeds are natural cooling agents. They also have antifungal and antibacterial properties. They cure boils by reducing the inflammation and killing the germs. They are also used for treating stomach ulcers and period cramps.
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Epsom salt is widely used for treating skin problems including rashes and boils.
Remember, it is advisable to wear loose clothes when you have a boil. Wash your hands before touching it and do not try to squeeze as it may spread infection. Exfoliate your skin to avoid sweat ducts blockage and practice good hygiene. If you experience discomfort in spite of trying the above methods, it is recommended to visit a doctor at the earliest.
Boils aren’t a sign of breast cancer, neither do they increase the chances/risk of having breast cancer. Hence, it is recommended that you don’t feel scared about this. However, it is to be noted, that if someone in your family has or had cancer of the breast, it is better you get it checked up.
No, they aren’t dangerous, they pose no threat to the body and don’t have any serious health implications. However, there are chances of them being severely painful.
Yes, they do heal on their own, however, that could take a few days or even weeks.