1. Order
Skin abscess
- Surgical opening of the abscess by stab incision (making an incision with a scalpel), drainage and irrigation of the abscess cavity, placement of a drain (drainage) to prevent premature closure and to allow further outflow of secretions.Concomitant antibiotic treatment for small skin abscesses increased the chance of initial healing by 12-13 percentage points. The benefit was limited to patients with Staphylococcus aureus infections alone.
Boils
- Primarily, local therapy is performed by means of a traction ointment (e.g., ichthyol); later, a surgical incision and insertion of a drain is performed to ensure drainage of secretions.
Carbuncle
