Potatoes have been used for centuries to treat skin infections. They are high in vitamins that are beneficial to the skin and can provide restorative nutrition to the affected skin. Potatoes can be used by thinly slicing the potato and applying directly to the boil. Alternatively, you can grate a potato and squeeze out the juice and apply the juice to the boil using a cotton ball.

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