A skin abscess is a red, painful bump that appears within or below the skin’s surface. Learn about the types, treatments, and when to contact a doctor.

Commentary on a study on the role of antibiotics for patients with a drained skin abscess, published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Skin infections are a huge problem. They resulted in 14.2 million outpatient visits in 2005 (the latest year for which statistics are available), and 850,000 hospital admissions, according to the ...

Type of skin infection and management decisions: Impetigo accounts for 10% of all pediatric office visits. When feasible, exudate from impetigo or ecthyma should be tested through Gram staining ...

Unlike other infections, antibiotics alone will not typically cure a skin abscess. In general, abscesses must open and drain to improve.

Draining simple skin abscesses in combination with antibiotic treatment is more effective than drainage alone, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers ...

A skin abscess or boil is a bump on or below the skin’s surface and usually contains pus or clear fluid. This article discusses causes, treatments, and more. Medical News Today ...

Cellulitis and abscesses are bacterial skin infections that can develop separately or together. While both can cause tender, inflamed, and swollen patches, only an abscess will have a pocket of pus.

Antibiotics and surgery are the two main treatment options for staph infections. Which antibiotic your doctor prescribes depends on the type of infection you have, how severe it is, whether you ...

Cellulitis treatment typically includes taking oral or IV antibiotics and keeping the area clean. This skin infection causes ...