Furuncle under the arm. Home treatment, how to determine the stage of development with a photo

A boil is an inflammatory diseasein which hair follicles are affected, resulting in a painful lump. Pathology can affect the hair follicles under the armpit, which is associated with the presence of a favorable environment for the reproduction of microorganisms.

Treatment of the disease involves the use of medicines and alternative medicine prescriptions to improve the condition and prevent the development of complications.

Causes of the boil under the arm

In the armpit of a person there are many hair follicles, as well as sweat glands, close to each other. With intense sweating, there is a significant and rapid increase in the number of pathogenic bacteria, which, when entering the follicle, can provoke an inflammatory process. Such a violation is popularly called "boil".

The following provoking and predisposing factors can be the cause of such a violation:

• Failure to comply with the rules of personal hygiene, when the patient rarely takes a shower or bath. In this case, there is an intensive reproduction of microbes in the armpits, which leads to their penetration into the hair follicles.
• Excessively frequent hygiene procedures. If the patient often and immensely uses soap, gels and other means, the natural protective layer on the skin is destroyed. As a result, any microorganisms can provoke inflammation of the hair follicle.
• The use of aggressive deodorant agents. Many products may contain components that disrupt the microflora in a particular area. That is why it is worth giving preference to fragrance-free products, which are considered less aggressive.
• Weakening of immunity against the background of colds. In many patients, with a decrease in the body's defenses, the appearance of purulent foci on the body is noted.
• Shave with untreated tools and no antiseptic treatment after manipulation. Microcracks and injuries can provoke the penetration of bacteria and the formation of a single or multiple inflammatory focus.
• Lack of personal hygiene items. For example, when using someone else's towel, shaving accessories, such a violation may develop.
• Wearing uncomfortable clothing that squeezes fabrics. Usually, the pathology occurs in patients who prefer synthetic clothing.
• The patient is overweight. Fat folds are considered the most favorable breeding ground for bacteria, so patients with extra pounds are more likely to suffer from such disorders.
• Frequent stress and psycho-emotional disorders that negatively affect the immune system and can increase the risk of furuncle formation.

These and some other factors provoke the inflammatory process. Only in some cases it is not possible to determine the origin of the disease.

Symptoms

A boil under the arm (treatment should only be prescribed by a doctor) may be accompanied by various symptoms, which depends on the patient's body. The localization of the focus leads to many disorders and a general deterioration of the condition against the background of permanent damage.

The main manifestations of the disease:

• Pain in the area of ​​the focus of infection. In this case, the symptom appears before the formation of inflammation, as well as other disorders.
• Swelling of the skin, the appearance of a red spot, which is localized in the area of ​​the future location of the boil.
• Discomfort when walking, playing sports, which appears against a background of constant friction. In this case, the symptoms are aggravated with profuse sweating.
• Enlargement of the lesion. When probing, you can find a seal, which gradually increases.
• Formation of a whitish spot in the middle of the compaction. This indicates an increase in the amount of pus in the resulting capsule.
• As the condition progresses, patients develop weakness, decreased performance and increased fatigue, even in the absence of exertion.
• An increase in body temperature is usually noted when symptoms worsen, when there is no treatment in the early stages of the disease. This manifestation is not observed in all patients. Indicators can stay within subfebrile numbers or increase to febrile, depending on the patient's body response.
• Disruption of night sleep, which is associated with pain and discomfort, increased body temperature.
• Forced hand position. The patient tries not to lower his arm so as not to provoke an increase in pain and aggravation of other symptoms.
• Headache, dizziness and loss of appetite develop against the background of hyperthermia, pain and sleep disorders. In each patient, these symptoms can manifest themselves with varying degrees of severity.

In addition to the standard symptoms that appear in almost all patients, the patient may talk about atypical disorders, such as nausea, bouts of vomiting, and fluctuations in arterial pressure.

Aging stages

The furuncle, which is localized under the armpit, develops slowly or quickly, depending on the individual patient. Treatment is also selected depending on the state of neglect. But in all patients, it goes through 3 stages of maturation, the only difference is the speed of transition from one stage to another.

Stage	Peculiarities
Infiltration	At this stage, redness and slight swelling appear in the affected area. After a while, the area of ​​redness increases slightly, the focus becomes compacted and when pressure is applied, severe pain appears. The condition of patients at this stage is usually not disturbed, since the inflammation is localized, and the purulent masses do not penetrate into other tissues.
Suppuration	At this stage, the area of ​​the lesion increases, when examining it, you can clearly see the presence of pus in the cavity. The patient's condition at this stage worsens, additional symptoms appear in the form of weakness and an increase in body temperature.
Breakthrough of the abscess and the release of pus from the cavity	Even in the case when the patient receives treatment at 1 or 2 stages of the pathological process, the stage of abscess breakthrough begins. This is considered a protective reaction of the body to the presence of purulent masses in the body. Usually, after cleansing the cavity, the condition improves, swelling and pain gradually disappear, redness persists for several days, but disappears completely.

After stage 3 of the pathological process, the lesion is healed. However, this is only possible if the cavity has been completely cleared of purulent contents and antiseptic solutions were used to prevent the reproduction of other microorganisms.

The duration of maturation of the focus can be 3-10 days, depending on the organism of a particular patient.

Home treatment

A furuncle under the arm (treatment involves the use of various effective methods) can be cured at home in the absence of complications. However, this is not considered a reason for the uncontrolled use of drugs and alternative medicine prescriptions.

Previously, the patient must visit a doctor who will conduct an examination, determine the stage of development of the disease and prescribe the most effective treatment.

Folk remedies

Many patients use home remedies made from natural ingredients that help speed up the boil ripening process. It is allowed to use formulations that do not have an aggressive effect on tissues and do not provoke complications.

The most effective means are the following:

• Oven baked onions are considered one of the most popular remedies for speeding up abscess breakouts.

1. To obtain the product, it is worth cutting a large onion in half, sending it to the oven for 10 minutes.
2. After that, the cooled half of the onion is applied to the lesion for 3-6 hours.
3. Repeat the manipulation daily until the abscess breaks out. It usually takes no more than 3-5 days. After a breakthrough, this method cannot be applied.

• A compress from freshly squeezed aloe juice is considered the best remedy in the initial and progressive stages of the disease. The tool helps to accelerate the maturation of the boil, and also prevents the development of complications against the background of a secondary infection.

1. To obtain juice, it is necessary to grind several large leaves and squeeze out the juice with gauze.
2. Soak a piece of cloth or gauze with the resulting product, apply to the affected area and fix with a plaster or bandage.
3. Such a compress must be applied before going to bed for 3 to 5 days in a row.
4. After the abscess breaks through, it is allowed to treat the affected area with freshly squeezed juice 2 times a day.

• Raw chopped potatoes are allowed to be applied to the affected area overnight. The procedure is repeated for 3-6 days in a row, but after opening the boil, the method is not used.

1. For treatment, it is worth peeling raw potatoes and chopping them with a grater.
2. After that, distribute the resulting mass to the affected area, fix it with a bandage.
3. The method does not provoke irritation and does not have a negative effect on the general condition of the patient, therefore it is considered relatively safe.

• The cabbage leaf is also often applied overnight to the affected area, which makes it possible to accelerate the breakthrough of the abscess and prevent the spread of the inflammatory process to healthy tissues.

1. Before applying, it is worth beating off the sheet until the juice appears, and also fixing it with a bandage.
2. Repeat the procedure for several days until the abscess breaks out.
3. Thereafter, the use of this method is discouraged.

Experts draw the attention of patients to the impossibility of using such methods after a breakthrough. This can lead to the development of complications and the addition of infection. In each case, before using any folk remedy, you should consult a specialist.

Medicines

Usually, when treating a boil, systemic and local medications are used, which makes it possible to have a pronounced effect and shorten the period of maturation of the abscess. Therapy is aimed not only at accelerating the release of purulent masses, but also at getting rid of other symptoms that worsen the general condition.

The most effective remedies:

• Vishnevsky ointment It is considered a fairly effective tool for improving the condition and accelerating the ripening of the boil.

1. The agent must be applied to the affected area overnight, repeating the manipulation for 3-6 days in a row.
2. The ointment is applied in a thin layer to the affected area, after which a gauze bandage is applied, which fixes the agent and prevents its removal during sleep.
3. The product has a specific aroma, so it is important to make sure that there are no contraindications.

• Levomekol it is also considered a potent anti-inflammatory agent. The ointment helps to relieve pain and inflammation, prevents its spread to healthy tissues. A feature of the remedy is the possibility of using it even after the breakthrough of the boil.

1. The product is applied under the bandage in a thin layer, and left overnight.
2. Repeat the manipulation for at least 7 days in a row.

• Amoxil indicated for systemic use, as it helps prevent the progression of inflammation and the spread of microbes through the systemic circulation. The drug belongs to antibacterial agents, is available in tablet form.

1. The patient's treatment can last from 7 to 14 days.
2. He should take 1 tablet of the drug 2 times a day.
3. Ibuprofen not only helps to reduce body temperature during the progression of inflammation, but also relieves pain, improves nighttime sleep.
4. Tablets are consumed 1-2 pieces per day, depending on the severity of the manifestations.
5. Treatment should last no more than 5 days.

• Ketorol prescribed in the case when the pain intensifies and other means do not help to eliminate the manifestations. The drug improves the condition, normalizes sleep, which has a beneficial effect on the patient's well-being.

1. Take tablets 2 times a day, 1 piece.
2. Treatment is continued for no longer than 5 days, since the drug can provoke complications from the digestive tract.

• Synthomycin ointment can also be used to improve the condition of patients.

1. It should be applied 2 times a day to the affected area.
2. Within 3-7 days, the boil ripens, the purulent masses are gradually removed.

• Cetrin used to prevent allergic reactions during treatment with a variety of agents from different groups.

  

1. Take the tablets within 1-2 weeks, 1 piece per day.
2. It is better to take the medicine in the evening.

Treatment can also include multivitamin complexes, which improve the condition, increase the body's defenses. The duration of use and dosage of specific medications may differ from patient to patient.

Can you squeeze out?

A furuncle under the arm, the treatment of which should be complex, cannot be squeezed out. Quite often, patients are interested in this question, since they consider squeezing the best way to speed up the healing process.

It is strictly forbidden to mechanically extract pus from the cavity. This can provoke the spread of infection to healthy tissues, as well as aggravation of symptoms and prolongation of the maturation period.

The only method of mechanical removal of pus is considered to be surgical intervention, which is performed only in a hospital under local anesthesia. General anesthesia is sometimes required.

Treatment precautions

During the period of therapy, patients should avoid tissue damage in the affected area. This can provoke an aggravation of symptoms. If an abscess breaks out and it is impossible to visit a doctor, it is worth rinsing the cavity with hydrogen peroxide.

If, after the breakthrough of the boil and the release of its cavity from pus, patients experience a deterioration in their condition, and the inflammation spreads to healthy tissues, you should not self-medicate. It is important to immediately consult a doctor who will prescribe the appropriate treatment, taking into account the characteristics of a particular patient.

During treatment, do not apply ice to the affected area. It is best to use dry heat, such as a bag filled with warm salt. This will help speed up the maturation of the boil. Do not apply iodine to the affected area, a solution of fucarcinum or brilliant green, as well as alcohol.

If complications appear in the form of weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, it is worth visiting a doctor. If the condition is aggravated by seizures, loss of consciousness and prolonged fever, it is important to admit the patient to a hospital.

What can be the consequences, what is dangerous

In the absence of therapy, the condition can provoke complications.

The most common ones are:

• Involvement of other hair follicles in the pathological process, which leads to an aggravation of symptoms and the appearance of severe general symptoms.
• Prolonged fever.
• The development of exhaustion and dehydration against the background of refusal to eat and indigestion, absorption of fluids.
• Tissue necrosis as a result of a neglected inflammatory and purulent process.
• The penetration of infection into the bloodstream, which leads to the development of sepsis. With such a violation, the patient's life is threatened, therefore it is important to start therapy in a timely manner.

Such complications can occur not only in the absence of treatment, but also in the case of an untimely beginning. You can prevent such consequences by contacting a doctor immediately after signs of the disease appear.

Furuncle is a common disease in patients of different ages, accompanied by different symptoms. The lesion may be located under the armpit or in another area. Treatment of pathology involves the use of medicines and alternative medicine recipes. With timely assistance, the risk of complications is significantly reduced.

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