WHAT IS CARBUNCLE?

A 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 contains pus. When a person has many carbuncles, the condition is called carbunculosis.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR CARBUNCLE?

• Poor hygiene
• Diabetes
• A weak immune system
• Dermatitis
• Kidney disease
• Shaving and other activities that break the hair

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF CARBUNCLE?

• Sepsis
• Infection to other parts

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CARBUNCLE?

• Pain and itching
• Redness in the affected part
• Discharge of pus
• Fever and chill
• Fatigue
• A feeling of general sickness
• Swelling in nearby tissues and lymph nodes

The causative agent of a carbuncle is Staphylococcus aureus

DIAGNOSIS OF CARBUNCLE

Diagnosis of this condition is made by physical examination. 

A sample of pus may be taken for lab investigation to detect the bacteria.

TREATMENT OF CARBUNCLE

• Antibiotics
• Pain relievers
• Antibacterial soaps
• Surgery

MANAGEMENT OF CARBUNCLE

• 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 clothes in sun
• bath everyday

DON'TS

• Don't squeeze the boils.