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Abscess Treatment in Fort Lauderdale
(Appears as a cysts, boils or
swollen area pink or red) |
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An abscess is a localized
collection of pus that generally develops in response to infection. An
abscess is typically painful, and it appears as a swollen area that is warm
to the touch. The skin surrounding an abscess typically appears pink or red.
Patients of all ages can develop skin abscess.
Abscesses can develop in many parts of the body, but they usually involve
the skin surface. Common sites affected include the armpits, groin, rectal
area (perirectal abscess), the external vaginal area (Bartholin's abscess),
and along the tailbone (pilonidal abscess). Abscesses can also affect the
brain, kidneys, liver (hepatic abscess), lungs, teeth (dental abscess), and
tonsils (peritonsillar abscess). Inflammation surrounding hair follicles can
lead to the formation of abscesses. Skin abscesses are often referred to as
boils.
Unlike other infections, antibiotics alone will not cure an abscess. In
general, abscesses must open and drain to improve. Although sometimes an
abscess will open and drain spontaneously, it generally needs to be opened
and drained (incision and drainage) by a health care provider. |
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