Definition An abscess on the chin is an accumulation of pus in an encapsulated tissue cavity. The pus is caused by the penetration of certain pathogens, which cause an inflammatory reaction and multiply. In most cases, these pathogens are certain bacteria, the so-called staphylococci, which are part of the normal skin colonization and can penetrate … Abscess on the chin
Therapy It is particularly important to avoid squeezing or manipulating the abscess. This creates a high risk of spreading the causative pathogens. The method of choice for treating the abscess on the chin is surgical opening. In this procedure, the abscess capsule is split by a small incision with a scalpel, allowing the pus to … Therapy | Abscess on the chin
Duration of the healing process Since an abscess always has to be surgically split and drained, a wound is always present. Depending on how large and how deep the abscess has been on the chin, the healing time also differs. However, at least one to two weeks should be allowed for a complete healing, no … Duration of the healing process | Abscess on the chin
