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Pus Filled Painful Abscess On The Ankle. Need To Be Treated?
I have I think a boil or abscess on my left ankle on the side. It has pus and is slightly painful when you touch it. I am wondering if it is serious? Otherwise, shall I just leave it alone and let nature take its course? Also, I have a scar left from anther boil on my eg, is it possible for it to fade away within time, or s there a treatment? Thanks Aliya
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
Hello.thanks for the query
Boils is caused by a bacterial infection.For the treatment :
1)Hot compresses may help drain the swollen areas.You can clean with Normal Saline 2-3 times a day to keep the area clean.
2)Inscision and Drainage of the pus may be done by qualified personnel. Do not touch it or attempt to drain it yourself.This leads o further infection even after a sense of relief due to drainage of the pus.
3)Antibiotic creams applied to the skin like mupirocin twice daily for 10 days.
4) Oral anti inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen/ Paracetamol may help relieve the pain and reduce the inflammatory process.
4) You might require oral anti biotic therapy to reduce the infection .
Several creams help in fading post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
You may start using a cream having Kojic acid twice daily on spot of the scar.
Hope this is helpful
Take care!
Boils is caused by a bacterial infection.For the treatment :
1)Hot compresses may help drain the swollen areas.You can clean with Normal Saline 2-3 times a day to keep the area clean.
2)Inscision and Drainage of the pus may be done by qualified personnel. Do not touch it or attempt to drain it yourself.This leads o further infection even after a sense of relief due to drainage of the pus.
3)Antibiotic creams applied to the skin like mupirocin twice daily for 10 days.
4) Oral anti inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen/ Paracetamol may help relieve the pain and reduce the inflammatory process.
4) You might require oral anti biotic therapy to reduce the infection .
Several creams help in fading post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
You may start using a cream having Kojic acid twice daily on spot of the scar.
Hope this is helpful
Take care!
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