Friday, January 22, 2010

Natural Treatment for Curing Skin Abscesses

Skin abscesses are limited to a small area infection deep in the skin. Skin abscesses generally starts as a reddened, tender area. After sometimes, the area becomes hard, firm and tender. Eventually, the middle point of the abscess softens and becomes filled with infection-fighting white blood cells that the body sends from the bloodstream to eliminate the infection. This collection of bacteria, white blood cells, and proteins is known as pus. There are some products available in the market to cure skin abscesses. But, you should also think about the side effects of those chemical based products. It is better to try natural and ayurvedic products, as these products have no side effects.

Natural products helps in curing the skin abscesses, many of them practiced in the Ayurvedic (science of life) treatment followed in the Indian subcontinent for over 1000's of years.

* Turmeric has antibacterial properties and can suppress and kill bacterial activity and is effective in treating acne rashes and acne bacterial infection. For treating roast some turmeric powder in low flame and make a paste using water or Aloe Vera gel. Apply over the acne inflammation leave it overnight. Repeat for 2 or 3 days gives considerable improvement.

* Neem leaves called as the wonder herb (anti bacterial) and turmeric made as a paste and applied also gives similar encouraging results

* Fenugreek leaves (Methi) paste in water is effective in acne treatment. Apply the paste every night and wash the affected area with lukewarm water when it is dried.

* Holy basil(Tulsi)-boil holy basil leaves with water, cool it and apply the affected area with cotton

* Lavender oil, orange peel paste, cucumber paste, aloe Vera juice all prevents acne growth

* Applying grated potato paste or tomato paste can give relief from acne pain and inflammation

* Mixture of turmeric powder and mint juice is very effective and has no side effects

* Lemon juice applied in the affected area is also helpful.

* Apply garlic paste on acne affected area; it dries the acne leaving no scars. Garlic kills the germs.

Similar positive effects are obtained by onion paste also.

Hope, these remedies will help you get rid of skin abscesses. Skin is an important component of our immune system, keep the skin healthy always, and have a life style fit for abscesses free body. Happy living with proper and natural skin care of your beautiful skin!

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