The core of the boil does not come out - what to do?

1. What to do if the rod does not come out
2. How to remove at home

At the second stage of the disease, a purulent-necrotic boil core forms. After this stage is completed, a white abscess is visible on the surface of the boil, which rises significantly above the surface of the skin. There is a red inflammatory halo around it.

After the abscess matures, it breaks through and all the contents come out. The core of the boil is also removed independently, after which the wound begins to gradually heal. However, there may be cases when pus comes out of the boil, but the rod does not.

What to do if the core does not come out of the boil?

The abscess can be removed independently at home, without the help of a surgeon. To speed up the process of abscess maturation, special ointments are required. It is important to adhere to a strict algorithm of actions:

1. Disinfect the abscess with alcohol; sterile gloves must be used.
2. Gently press the edges of the abscess with your fingers.
3. Remove the contents of the abscess, along with which the necrotic core should come out, with clean cotton swabs. The abscess should burst, the inflamed tissue turns red.
4. The appearance of blood is the first sign that the pus has completely come out, leaving a void in place of the rod. If the boil has opened, but the rod does not come out, there is a risk of re-inflammation.
5. Be sure to apply Levomekol ointment to the wound.
6. Once the boil has completely come out, wash the wound with plenty of hydrogen peroxide. Perform this treatment every 4 hours.

It is important to remember that after squeezing out the pus, you must make sure that there are no core elements left inside, in place of which a deep dimple should appear.

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How to remove the core of a boil at home?

So, what to do if the core of the boil does not come out? When it is not possible to see a doctor, you need to wait for the necrotic masses to clear on their own. If, after opening the boil, the rod does not come out, you can easily remove it, but you need to act very carefully, adhering to the following scheme:

1. You will need to prepare cotton wool, a thin and sterile needle, and a 0.05% aqueous solution of chlorhexidine bigluconate.
2. The skin is treated with a large amount of solution.
3. Using a needle, carefully pry the upper part of the purulent cone and pull it up, but try not to touch the walls of the boil.
4. After the rod is completely removed, the wound must be treated with an antiseptic and a sterile bandage is applied.

The greatest danger of self-treatment is that there is a risk of tearing off the top of the rod, when most of it remains inside the boil. As a result, it will take much longer for the remainder of the necrotic mass to come out.

In the most severe cases, when independent actions and the use of antiseptic ointments do not give the desired result, you need to seek help from a surgeon. Immediate surgical intervention will be required to prevent the spread of infection and antibiotics will be prescribed.

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