Summary | Inflammation of a birthmark

Summary Inflammation of moles can have different causes. On the one hand, pathogens, for example skin germs, can enter the inside of the birthmark through the smallest cracks and wounds, which may be caused by scratching, and cause an inflammation there. In general, such an inflammation manifests itself through swelling and reddening of the birthmark, … Summary | Inflammation of a birthmark

Duration of an abscess | Abscess on the inner side of the thigh

Duration of an abscess The duration of healing of an abscess on the inner side of the thigh depends on various factors. The greater the accumulation of pus, the longer the healing process takes. Furthermore, the duration is strongly influenced by the body’s own immune system. In addition, good wound healing is based on good … Duration of an abscess | Abscess on the inner side of the thigh

The treatment of a boil

Possibilities of therapy for a boil The therapy of a boil depends on the degree and location of the infection. In the case of an uncomplicated boil, it is usually sufficient to carry out a local therapy, which consists of cleaning and disinfecting the affected areas of the skin on the one hand and applying … The treatment of a boil

The treatment of furuncle with antibiotics | The treatment of a boil

The treatment of furuncle with antibiotics The use of antibiotics is not always necessary in the presence of a furuncle. In this context, the extent of the infection and the exact location of the furuncle play a decisive role. Particularly in the case of small furuncles with little pronounced inflammatory processes, antibiotics do not usually … The treatment of furuncle with antibiotics | The treatment of a boil

Abscess or boil

What’s an abscess? An abscess is a bacterial infection in a non-preformed body cavity. An abscess is also known as a boil. The collection of pus is surrounded by a capsule. A distinction is made between cutaneous abscesses, which are located in the subcutaneous tissue (subcutis) and/or in the dermis, and deeper abscesses, which can … Abscess or boil