Natural Health: What can my teen do about the painful boils on his neck?

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My teenage son has developed painful boils on the back of his neck. He’s using an antiseptic cream, which reduces the redness but does not heal the boils. What would you suggest?

Boils are caused by bacterial infections in hair follicles or oil glands and usually appear as red, swollen, and painful lumps that eventually fill with pus.