In addition to surgical drainage, does antibiotic therapy improve the overall management of a skin abscess? A randomized trial was carried out in five hospital emergency departments comparing simple ...

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 News 9 viewer has a spider bite, and says it is red, painful, and starting to drain. Dr. Lacy Anderson has the warning signs that it could be something more severe. A News 9 viewer has a spider bite ...

Outpatients with uncomplicated skin infections who took clindamycin or a trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole combination (TMP-SMX) experienced similar benefits and risks, leading the research team to ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) — a skin condition involving lesions or abscesses, typically in areas where skin touches skin — can be difficult to identify, especially early on when it’s mild. You may ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa stage 3 is the most advanced form of the skin condition. Symptoms include widespread abscesses, scarring, and tunneling wounds called sinus tracts. Hidradenitis suppurativa ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a painful long-term skin condition that can affect the buttocks. It can cause skin abscesses and scarring. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic condition that can be mild ...

In severe cases, the bacteria can spread into the bloodstream and lead to life‑threatening conditions such as sepsis, which ...