Pus boils in babies are common and can develop on any part of the body where the skin in covered in hair follicles. Such boils are usually found on the face and neck and in the folds on skin on the thighs, armpits and buttocks. When filled with pus, these boils can be very painful and may even get infected if not treated properly or in time.
In most cases, the pus boil will burst in time and the pus will drain out naturally. However, if the size of the boil keeps increasing or is accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, fussiness and loss of appetite, you should see a doctor. Under no circumstances, should you try and squeeze the boil or try to burst it. This is a sure fire way to cause scarring and even a more serious infection.
To help speed up the healing process, you can instead try the following methods:
- Place a warm cloth over the boil for a few minutes to help reduce its size and dry up the pus within. You can do this up to three times a day for as long as it takes until the boil bursts. The heat increases the supply of infection-fighting antibodies to the area and the healing improves significantly.
- Once the boil bursts, wipe the area with an antiseptic wipe and cover it with a sterile dressing once the area is clean and dry. Make sure that the pus that drains out doesn’t touch any other part of your baby’s body as pus boils tend to be contagious.
- Keep your own hands clean and wash regularly with an antiseptic soap after touching the boil as well.
answered by G M