Abscesses are a common problem if you have Crohn’s disease. They’re painful pockets of pus and bacteria that can form in your stomach, pelvis, or around your anus. You’ll need antibiotics to treat the ...

In this article, we describe our approach to the management of common skin abscesses that generally involve the extremities and trunk. Lesions that may require unique surgical approaches or that have ...

Every year between four and five million Americans suffer from chronic non-healing wounds, many caused by diabetes, poor circulation, pressure ulcers or other conditions. Proper wound care is ...

An abscess is a pocket of inflamed tissue filled with pus. Abscesses can form anywhere on the body (both inside and outside). They’re most commonly found on the surface of the skin. An abdominal ...

A skin abscess is a bump within or below the skin’s surface. It is usually full of pus, painful, and may feel thick and swollen. This is typically caused by a bacterial infection. A skin abscess may ...