Skin Abscess
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Skin Abscess Home Care
Home care for a skin abscess includes:
Rest
Apply warm compresses:
Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 4 hours.
Clean the skin thoroughly twice a day:
Use mild soap and water.
Do not scrub the abscess.
Do not squeeze the abscess.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
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Skin Abscess Home Care: Pain In Adults
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Last Updated: Aug 4, 2008
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Skin Abscess References:
Hedrick J. Acute bacterial skin infections in pediatric medicine: current issues in presentation and treatment. Paediatr Drugs. 2003;5 Suppl 1:35-46.
Laube S, Farrell AM. Bacterial skin infections in the elderly: diagnosis and treatment. Drugs Aging. 2002;19(5):331-42.
Llera JL, Levy RC. Treatment of cutaneous abscess: a double-blind clinical study. Ann Emerg Med. 1985 Jan;14(1):15-9.