Question 1

what is the definition or description of: skin abscess?

Accepted Answer

Pus: Pus collection in the skin.

Question 2

how does a hot pack help a skin abscess?

Accepted Answer

A number of ways: 1. It increases local blood circulation bringing  Red Cells) oxygen (healing) and White cells (immunity) to the lesion
2. Once the abscess opens from the hot packs alone or from incision and drainage (surgery) it helps remopve necrotic (dead) tissue a promotes healing!

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Question 3

what is a good home remedy for a skin abscess?

Accepted Answer

Warm compresses: Take a hand towel and soak it in warm water and leave it on the abscess for 5-10 minutes at a time. This will help bring it to a head.

Question 4

how long does it take for antibiotics to work for a skin abscess?

Accepted Answer

See below: The primary treatment of an abscess is drainage. Antibiotics can effect improvement in the surrounding soft tissue infection in 2-4 days but drainage is primary.

Question 5

should i still go to work if i have a skin abscess? i am on antibiotics

Accepted Answer

Yes: You could keep the area covered with a bandage, and wash your hands frequently. Unless you work around very ill people in a healthcare situation, you are at low risk to other people at work or at home.

Question 6

is it possible to get a new skin abscess right after you had one drained in the same spot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sure is, if all of the "shell" or bag containing the cyst did not get removed, then can and will return.

Question 7

what does the treatment of a skin abscess involve? does it always have to be opened and drained?

Accepted Answer

Abscess treatment: Once the abscess begins to "come to a head" and it becomes more soft and fluctuant, lancing it to evacuate the pus and relieve the pressure is the best course of action followed by a medical professional.  You will also be placed on antibiotics.

Question 8

can i exercise with a skin abscess?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you feel well you can exercise with a skin abscess.  Avoid traumatizing the involved area.

Question 9

is skin abscess curable?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Antibiotics, local cleaning with soap and warm water, and sometimes surgical drainage is indicated. Diabetic condition or other immune disorders can make this condition sometimes worse.

Question 10

can i put ice on a skin abscess on my face?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not ideal approach.  For a skin abscess, especially on the face to heal, one needs the CD8 immunocytes circulating in the blood stream to identify the bacteria involved, recognize the threshold level of immunogen In the bacterial cell and attack and destroy the bacteria- the healing process. As such one needs warmth which increases the blood supply to the lesion and thus promotes healing.

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