WHAT IS CARBUNCLE?
Carbuncle is a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles. The infection material forms a lump,which occurs deep in the skin and often contain pus.When a person has many carbuncles,the condition is called carbunculosis.
Risk factors
- Poor hygiene
- Diabetes
- A weak immune system
- Dermatitis
- Kidney disease
- Shaving and other activities that break the hair
Complication
- Sepsis
- Infection to other parts
SYMPTOMS & CAUSES
Symptoms of carbuncles
- Pain and itching
- Redness in affected part
- Discharge of pus
- Fever and chill
- Fatigue
- Feeling of general sickness
- Swelling in nearby tissues and lymph nodes
Causative agent of carbuncle
Staphylococcus aureus
DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT
Diagnosis of this condition is made my physical examination.
A sample of pus may be taken for lab investigation to detect the bacteria .
Treatment
- Antibiotics
- Pain relievers
- Antibacterial soaps
- Surgery
MANAGEMENT
- Wash your hands before eating and after using the bathrooms
- Shower often to keep your skin free of bacteria.
- Avoid squeezing boils or rubbing any broken skin.
- Wash your clothes,sheets and towels regularly in hot water
HOMEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT OF CARBUNCLE
Homeopathy medicine for carbuncles
- Hepar sulphuris
- Arsenic album
- Calendula
- Echinacea angustifolia
- Mercurius solubilis
- Silicea
- Tarentula cubensis
Medicines should always be taken after consulting a good homeopath only.
DO’S & DON’TS
DO’S
- Wash hands frequently
- Maintain hygiene
- Wash your clothes well
- Dry your clother in sun
- bath everyday
DON’TS
- Don’t squeeze the boils.
