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An abscess is a pocket of pus under the skin: a red, warm, increasingly painful lump that often starts as a pimple or an ingrown hair. Once it has pus, pills alone won't do it, and the cure is to open and drain it. At Clínica Hispana Cruz 4 we do this under local anesthesia, without an appointment, explaining each step in Spanish.
How to recognize it
- A lump that grows over a day or two and hurts to touch
- Red, tight, warm skin around it
- A white or yellow head in the center
- Sometimes fever or feeling unwell
They often show up in the armpits, groin, buttocks and inner thighs.
What not to do
Don't squeeze it or poke it with needles at home. That can push the infection deeper, spread it or leave a bigger scar. Warm compresses do help until you're seen.
How drainage works
The area is cleaned, local anesthetic is given and a small opening is made to release the pus. It's rinsed inside and, depending on the size, gauze is left in so it keeps draining for a few days. It's covered with a bandage and we show you how to change it.
After drainage
Relief is usually felt almost immediately, because the pressure drops. Depending on the case, the doctor prescribes antibiotics, especially with fever, lots of surrounding redness or diabetes. Many abscesses need a recheck in two or three days to remove the gauze and confirm healing.
When to seek urgent care
High fever, a red streak running up from the abscess, an abscess on the face near the eyes or nose, or redness spreading fast.
If they keep coming back
Recurring abscesses can be linked to diabetes or a bacteria living on the skin. It's worth reviewing with the doctor to break the cycle.
Included in this service
Abscess drainage
Cleaning and disinfection
Local anesthesia
After-care instructions
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Frequently Asked Questions
You feel the pinch of the anesthetic; after that the area is numb. On the way out most people feel relief because the pressure from the pus is gone.
Not always. For small abscesses drainage is often enough. Antibiotics are prescribed with fever, widespread redness, diabetes or other risk factors.
Often yes, in two or three days, to remove the gauze and check that the wound is clean and closing.
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