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Abcess

An abcess is a collection of pus as a result of inflammation or more commonly, a bacterial infection. Abcesses are very serious and require the immediate attention of a physician. Treatments include surgical drainage of the abcess, oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics, warm compresses, and other prevention methods.

Your treatment may include:

Oral Antibiotics

Finish the full course of the oral antibiotic as written by your physician

Topical Antibiotics

If you've had draining from your abcess, or had your abcess surgically incised by your physician, you may be asked to place a topical antibiotic cream on the draining site 3 times daily.

Warm Compresses

This can be done by heating a potato in the microwave and placing it in a moist wash cloth. The compress should be placed on the abcess three times a day for 30-45 minutes.

Make sure to keep the abcess area clean and try not to manipulate the abcess site. Should you note spreading of swelling or redness, or begin to have a fever/chills, please call our office immediately.

Don Mehrabi MD, FAAD
Dermatologist, Certified by the American Board of Dermatology
Los Angeles, California

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