What is abcess and how to cure it?

Only sometimes: A skin abscess is an infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues with central liquid pus formation. Many skin abscesses can be cured with incision and drainage alone. Most skin abscesses are caused by the bacteria staphylococcus aureus. If it is MRSA septra/bactrim or Doxycycline are the usual oral antibiotics used. If mssa oral dicloxicillin or Keflex are often used.