The treatment method for skin abscess can be carried out according to the following steps:
1. Cleaning and Disinfection: Use warm water and mild antibacterial soap to clean the abscess and surrounding skin to reduce the risk of infection. If the abscess has not yet ruptured, iodine or alcohol solution can be used for disinfection to keep the abscess and surrounding skin clean and dry.
2. Medication treatment: Topical medication: When the skin is not ulcerated or in the stage of redness and swelling, fish stone fat ointment, erythromycin ointment, mupirocin ointment and other drugs can be applied under the guidance of a doctor to reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. Oral medication: If the abscess is accompanied by obvious redness, swelling, and pain, but the volume is relatively small, antibiotics such as cefaclor capsules and amoxicillin capsules can be considered, which have antibacterial effects. Special medication: If the condition is severe and progresses rapidly, such as sudden enlargement of pus in a short period of time, accompanied by high fever, severe pain, or secondary sepsis, glucocorticoid drugs such as prednisone acetate tablets and dexamethasone acetate tablets may be needed. At the same time, if accompanied by primary diseases such as diabetes, hypoglycemic drugs such as metformin hydrochloride sustained-release tablets, acarbose tablets, etc. should also be used to control blood sugar.
3. Physical therapy and surgical treatment: Physical therapy is suitable for abscesses that are in the stage of redness and swelling and have not yet ruptured. It can be treated with red and blue light irradiation to promote the dissipation of inflammation and relieve local swelling and stinging symptoms. Surgical treatment: If the abscess is very large and there is a noticeable wave like sensation, as well as severe pain, high fever, and other symptoms, and other methods of treatment are ineffective, surgical treatment of the abscess site is necessary, such as incision and drainage, to remove the pus from the body. This method is effective quickly, but it can cause damage to the patient's skin and take some time to heal.
matters needing attention:
During the process of treating abscesses, avoid squeezing or rubbing the affected area to prevent worsening of infection symptoms.
Maintain sufficient sleep time, avoid staying up late, and enhance immunity.
Do not share personal items such as towels, bed sheets, etc. with others to prevent cross infection.
Wear loose, pure cotton clothing and avoid tight fitting clothing to reduce friction on the abscess.
If the symptoms of abscess continue to worsen or do not improve, seek medical attention promptly and receive treatment under the advice of a doctor.