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Skin abscess

Alternative Names:
Abscess - skin; Cutaneous abscess; Subcutaneous abscess

Symptoms:
  • Skin lesion
    • Open sore or closed, domed nodule
    • Reddened
    • May drain fluid
  • Localized swelling, induration
  • Affected area is tender and warm to touch

  • In some cases, fever or chills may occur



Signs and tests:
Your doctor can diagnose the condition based on the appearance of the area. A culture or examination of any drainage from the lesion may help identify what organism is causing it.

Review Date: 4/15/2003
Reviewed By: Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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