Research Notes on Abscess
An abscess is a warm to the touch, easily pressed mass that is usually surrounded by a colored area from pink to deep red. The middle of the abscess is filled with pus. An abscess can be found in any part of the body.
Fast Facts:
- Antibiotics alone will not cure an abscess.
- Generally, an abscess must be opened and drained in order for it to improve.
- Abscesses are caused by obstruction of oil glands or sweat glands.
5 Great Resources on Abscess
- Wikipedia: Abscess
- MedicineNet: Boils-Skin Abscess
- HealthCentral: Abscess
- eMedicineHealth: Abscess
- A.D.A.M.(via University of Maryland Medical Center): Tooth Abscess
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5 Latest Headlines on Abscess
What is Abscess?
- eMedicineHealth: Abscess Overview
- A.D.A.M.(via MedlinePlus): Abscess Definition
- About.com: Abscess
What Are The Symptoms of Abscess?
- eMedicineHealth: Abscess Symptoms
- NHS Direct: Abscess Symptoms
- Aetna(via Simple Steps): Abscess Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Abscess?
- eMedicineHealth: Abscess Causes
- A.D.A.M.(via MedlinePlus): Abscess Causes
- NHS Direct: Abscess Causes
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Abscess?
- Wikipedia: Treatment for an Abscess
- eMedicineHealth: Abscess Treatment
- A.D.A.M.(via MedlinePlus): Abscess Treatment
- NHS Direct: Abscess Treatment
How Do You Prevent Abscess?
- eMedicineHealth: Abscess Prevention
- A.D.A.M.(via MedlinePlus): Abscess Prevention
- NHS Direct: Abscess Prevention
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Abscess
- Google Groups: Dental Abcess
- HealthBoards: Tonsillectomy-Abscess on Tonsil
- Fluther: What's the point of sterilizing a tool when lancing an Abscess?
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Abscess
- JAMA: Abscess Articles
- PubMed Central: Abscess Articles
- Google Scholar: Abscess Articles
Clinical Trials on Abscess
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Abscess
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trials on Abscess
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