A carbuncle is a skin infection presenting with multiple boils on the skin. It can occur anywhere in the body caused due to bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. Carbuncles are commonly seen around the nape of the neck and the back.
It presents with painful boils discharging pus and necrotic (dead cells) material involving the skin and deeper tissue.
The infection is contagious and may spread to other areas of the body or other people.
There is no exact cause as to why does one get bacterial infection leading to Carbuncle. However persons with diabetes and weakened immunity are more prone to develop a carbuncle.
Carbuncle can increase due to shaving and poor hygienic conditions.
Carbuncle finds an excellent treatment with homeopathy. Most cases heal and antibiotics can be avoided.
Most patients show significant improvement in about five to six weeks. The full length of treatment is usually for about four months. Some patients may need a longer course of medication. It is possible to avoid antibiotic in most cases if timely homeopathic treatment is used.
Bufo – Carbuncle with blueness far around, and red and purplish streaks in neck, back and other parts, malignant pustules.
Carbo veg – Dark, blackish appearance with burning pain and discharge offensive matter even after gangrene has set in; blood poisoning; collapse.
China – Asthenic character, with symptoms of putrid fever, where patient is leuco-phlegmatic and much reduced, or where the carbuncle developed itself from malarious causes.
Carbolic acid - carbuncles accompanied with diabetes with very offensive discharge.