How to bring a boil or risen to a head
Posted By: Anonymous on Dec 07, 2011
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 Bringing a boil to a head will help it drain and heal more quickly. Wet a clean washcloth with warm water, then wring it out and place it over the boil for 20 minutes. Do not use the same washcloth more than once on the boil, because a wet washcloth may harbor bacteria if it is left sitting around.
Place a warm compress on the boil three to four times a day. Continue to use a warm compress until you see a white head on the tip of the boil. This may take up to a week. Continue to use warm compresses until the boil bursts, then apply very gentle pressure to remove the pus. Place warm compresses over the boil for an additional three days after it has burst. Place a bandage over the boil after it has come to a head, if desired. The pus may leak, causing a stain on your clothing. Although it is not crucial, soaking the boil in saltwater instead of plain water, will make the boil come to a head more quickly than a regular warm water compress.
Answered By: Administrator On 05 Feb 2012
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