A skin abscess is a collection of pus and infected material in or on the skin.
Abscess - skin; Cutaneous abscess; Subcutaneous abscess
Skin abscesses are fairly common. They are caused when an infection causes pus and infected material to collect in the skin. Skin abscesses may follow a bacterial infection, commonly an infection with staphylococcus. They can develop after a minor wound, ...
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