Warm compress with Epsom salt
Making a warm compress at home with Epsom salt is an effective way to drain pus from an infected boil or cyst on your groin. The heat from the compress helps to open the boil and speed up the healing process.
How can a warm compress with Epsom salt be used to treat inner thigh boils and cysts? Doctors from WebMD says that Epsom salts break down into magnesium and sulfate in water. They say that many people use magnesium on boils and carbuncles to promote healing.Dermatologist Dr. Kevin Berman recommends using a warm compress on boils to speed draining and healing.
How to do it:
To make an easy compress at home with Epsom salts to treat inner thigh bumps and boils and help accelerate healing, this is what you should do:
- In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup Epsom salt with 3/4 cup of hot water. Stir until dissolved.
- Soak a clean washcloth in the water.
- Hold the warm Epsom salts compress on the inner thigh boil for up to 30 minutes.
- Apply several times a day to help drain pus from the bump and clear the infection.
- Continue applying the warm compress daily until the boil is completely healed.
You can also boost the healing power of the warm compress by adding a few drops of tea tree oil to the water.
Dr. Berman recommends continuing to use the warm compress remedy even after the boil opens. You should never try to squeeze or pop a pus-filled boil as this can spread the infection deep into your skin. For other ideas, please read my article about the best natural ways to get rid of boils.
If you have a recurring boil on your inner thigh, you should see a doctor to have the boil drained and removed permanently.
