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 ...

Mild hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can resemble acne, but doctors characterize this inflammatory skin condition by painful skin nodules, sores, and abscesses. HS may first present as pimple-like lumps ...

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 ...

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that develops in your skin. It can affect any part of your body, including your groin area. Even though it can infect your groin, it does not spread directly ...

Cellulitis is a common and highly treatable bacterial skin infection. It begins as a painful, discolored, swelling skin patch. It’s important to get medical attention quickly if you suspect cellulitis ...

According to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Pilonidal disease is a chronic skin infection that affects ...