Boils (Skin) - remedies in homeopathy

Boils

Boils or furuncles are painful, red, tender, papular lesions that are related to infection of the hair follicle.
It can occur on any part of t hair- bearing skin.
They are most commonly seen on the back of the neck, axillae, hips and thighs,
Superficial infection of the follicle causes pin - point pustules over the face or legs especially in children.
When they spread to involve several follicles it will produce a 'carbuncle'.

Causes
Mostly by bacteria staphylococcal, streptococcus etc.

Homeopathic Treatment:

Chief Remedies:

Silicea: Silicea is indicated in Felons, abscesses, boils, old fistulous ulcers. Delicate, pale, waxy. Cracks at end of fingers. Painless swelling of glands. Rose-colored blotches. Scars suddenly become painful. Pus offensive. Promotes expulsion of foreign bodies from tissues. Every little injury suppurates. Long lasting suppurations.

Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum: It is indicated in suppuration of boils and abscesses. Cannot bear to be uncovered. Wants to be wrapped up warmly. The skin is very sensitive to touch, cannot even bear touch of cloth. Offensive discharge from any skin eruption. Every little injury suppurates.

Sulphur: Skin is Dry and unhealthy; every little injury suppurates. Itching, burning; worse scratching and washing. Pimply eruption, pustules, especially in folds. Skin affections after local medication.

Other Remedies:

Rxhomeo Combo#26: A homeopathic combination pack with two single remedies Silicea and Calcarea Sulphurica for relief of boils or boil like eruptions on the skin.