Perhaps the only things worse than boils are vaginal boils! These painful growths can occur anywhere in the groin region and they are always the same: a red, tender swelling that grows hard and fills with pus.
What causes them to occur and what can you do to keep them from coming back? Read on to find out.
Causes of Vaginal Boils Boils on vagina skin or lips can be caused a number of factors, including: poor hygiene, poor diet, being overweight, or an immune disorder.
Most commonly they are caused by ingrown hairs that develop as a result of shaving your vagina.
They can also be caused by friction, created by wearing underthings that are too tight or that are made of synthetic materials that don't allow the groin to get enough air.
Finally, if you are a regular exerciser, moisture can get trapped between your workout clothes and your skin, allowing bacteria to grow into vaginal boils.
How To Treat Them Treating vaginal boils requires that you keep the area as dry and free from friction as possible.
Switch to cotton panties if you don't already wear them, and be sure to change them frequently -at least once a day and more if you are sweating or working out.
If you use pads or liners during your monthly period, be sure you are changing them frequently throughout the day to prevent moisture and bacteria from building up.
If you shave, add daily exfoliation to your routine.
A dry brush swiped several times over the shaved area will keep dead skin cells sloughed off and prevent ingrown hairs.
Getting Relief From The Symptoms Let's face it - there isn't much you can do to avoid a little friction in this area, and your skin is probably hyper-sensitive if you are suffering an outbreak of vaginal boils.
First, get a homeopathic spray that contains hepar sulphar.
This all-natural ingredient helps to calm skin sensitivity, and reduces pain and swelling.
Next, apply a warm compress to the area several times a day.
This should help you bring the infection to a head.
Remember, this is a highly contagious infection, and you need to be extremely careful when it starts to drain.
Use antibacterial wipes to clean the drained fluid away, and then swap the area with hydrogen peroxide.
Apply a clean bandage several times a day while you wait for the swelling to subside.
There are other homeopathic ingredients that can calm the itching and help to strengthen your immune system to resist infections like this.
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