How to Care for a Boil
- 1). Avoid squeezing a boil, as this may spread the infection.
- 2). Allow the boil to come to a head and open on its own. Applying a warm compress two or three times a day will speed up this process.
- 3). Keep the area very clean, especially after the boil has begun to drain.
- 4). Apply a saline solution once the boil has opened. Mix 1 tsp. table salt with 1 c. hot water. Wet a washcloth in the solution and apply it to the boil. This can help dry it out and reduce the amount of pus.