Should i get a mrsa boil lanced? i have an abscess from mrsa on the back of the neck at the base of my skull. it is not draining or open. saw dr. two days ago, prescribed septra. it has increased in size over the first night, seems about the same size on

There : There is a possibilty that the abscess you are dealing with is not sensitive to septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). If you have not noticed an improvement after about 3 days, then it's likely you will need a different antibiotic, and/or a I&D (incision and drainage). A boil/abscess is an infection directly beneath the skin, and should be of no concern regarding it's location, however if left untreated it can cause an infection in the blood and this is a serious situation that can be life threatening. Please seek a follow up if not done so already. Good luck.

Possibly: If the boil is getting larger and is painful it may need to be drained.

Yes: If the abscess is pointing (coming to a head) having it lanced or incised is the primary treatment.