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My brother says i should get treated because once in a while i get skin abscess? is he right?

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Only for abscess: When you get an abscess it is important to get it treated. The only effective treatment is incision and drainage. Antibiotics are often given but they alone will not eliminate an abscess. If no abscess or infection is present then no treatment is necessary and there is no evidence that staph can be eradicated from the skin.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My brother says i should get treated because once in a while i get skin abscess? is he right?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Washburn answered

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