Treatment of skin abscess: surgery, drugs, antibiotics + topical
The only effective way to remove a skin abscess is to surgically open the abscess. The pus is drained and the abscess cavity is flushed out. In some cases, patients are given a drain for 24 to 48 hours.
Antibiotics are used to treat the abscess:
- Clindamycin
- cephalexin
- doxycycline
- sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
An ointment containing ichthamol, sodium perborate, calcium oxide and potassium aluminium sulphate is available on the market. It is used to treat purulent skin diseases, infected fungal diseases, frostbite, bedsores, incipient inflammation of the hair capsule and in pimples.
Another option for abscess treatment is an ointment containing neomycin and bacitracin. The drugs have a broad spectrum of action. This combination of drugs acts on most bacterial pathogens of skin diseases.
It is also recommended to apply local moist compresses. Immobilisation of the limb is also advisable.

PharmDr. Štefánia Laca Megyesi, PhD., MSc.
Doctor of Pharmacy
I graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice. After graduation I stayed working at the University. Until 2019, I was leading practical exercises in the subject of Drug Technology. I was mainly engaged in the preparation of individually prepared medicines in pharmacies. During my time there, I wanted to keep learning. In 2016, I defended my rigorous thesis at the Veterinary and Pharmaceutical University in Brno. By completing the rigorous procedure I gained knowledge in the field of laws related to pharmacy and medicine. In 2017, I completed my MHA studies at St. Elizabeth's College of Health and Social Work. By studying, I gained knowledge in the field of public health. In 2021 I completed my PhD studies (specialization in parasitic diseases) at the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice. The desire to learn new things and new knowledge led me to become a co-founder of the dermatovenerology outpatient clinic. And why can I give you information from the medical and pharmaceutical field? I like to learn and get to know new things. I have focused all my studies and scientific research on skin diseases. I have also gained knowledge in the field of parasitic diseases. Writing is one of my hobbies and a kind of relaxation.
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