How does saltwater treat an abscess?

Answer by  dr84bhl (2789)

Salt water is a very good healer, the salt helps disinfect the wound and flushes out any pus, keeping the abscess clean of infection.

Answer by  John (9008)

Saltwater will help draw the pus out of an abscess, which is vital for it to heal. The abscess has to be lanced first, however, for this to work.

Answer by  astamer (66)

Saltwater helps kill bacteria that infect an abscess while also shrinking the tissue around the infected area, thus allowing less surface mass for bacteria to grow.

Answer by  TwoToneDodge (2204)

Saltwater keeps all bacteria free of the scene. It protects the abscess and any other injury from germs and keeps in very clean.