Talk:Abscess

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Already added. PeteVerdon 17:37, 8 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

statistical signficance

I think the link to statistical significance should remain as such an not be split into two links to statistical and significance. Check out statistical significance and I think you will see it is more on target. OK if I revert that one change? Badgettrg 12:51, 6 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

incorrect redirect

"pustules" should not redirect to "abscess". Pustules should eat you if anything redirect to "rash". They are pus-filled vesicles on the skin surface. Wwallacee 20:50, 3 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. Abscess is generally larger and deeper. Pusutles are confined to the epidermis-dermis layers only. MoiAussie (talk) 21:35, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

typing error?

The introduction says that an abscess wall that is formed in an attempt to limit the immune cells from attacking the bacteria.

This seems like an error - shouldn't it be "attacking the healthy cells" instead of the bacteria? Why should the body try to limit the attacking of the bacteria?

Dan Gluck 07:26, 29 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

the picture also displays a hemorrhagic vesicle with surrounding cellulitis vs. inflammation rather than an abscess Rruggero 06:00, 9 September 2007 (UTC) in addition, by definition, an abscess does not have a "wall", unlike a cyst. Rruggero 06:01, 9 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Question

Is a pimple a form of abscess? Kevin 22:00, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

HI —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.181.238.166 (talk) 03:43, 20 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Primary closure

What does this mean? Non obvious to non-medics? A link or an explanation would help —Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.44.102.149 (talk) 14:01, 18 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Abcess scarring

What is the name of the scarring left by abcesses? It's like an inverted bump rather than bieng flat like a normal scar, but it's not raised like a Keloid. Any thoughts? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Scaeme (talk • contribs) 21:48, 17 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Gross

This article is gross!!! Can we delete it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.102.200.16 (talk) 18:15, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

abscess healing

I just want to know how long after drainage will the abscess heal and close?67.182.174.16 (talk) 18:33, 12 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

the xzghx —Preceding unsigned comment added by 167.136.142.30 (talk) 20:20, 7 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

treatment & causes

1 other cause is not described: frequent touching of the face; fingers often contain fatty acids (even more so if you frequently touch/consume foods containing much fat) and touching the face will make these fatty acids go into the pores, sometimes causing a reaction (acne)

1 other treatment is the use of a simple desinfectant as ethanol; this is found in parfums, aftershave, ... too and can be quite cheap (and multifunctional) unlike the commercial creams —Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.66.63.183 (talk) 11:44, 5 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

out of date

"To try to answer this question more definitely, a randomized double-blind study was started in September 2008 and is ongoing as of December 2008." I'm lazy and don't know how to properly format wikipedia nor do I care, but someone might want to fix that up. December 2008 has passed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.48.193.227 (talk) 13:42, 29 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Packing

The PACKING question is in deed true! At least here in CA, my son had a "bug bite" looking abscess that grew and grew until it finally erupted into a bloody, puss-e mess. In the ER they numbed it, lanced it, drained it, and STUFFED it with guaze, or as they refered to it as PACKING! He was prescribed an antibiotic and returned approx. 3-4 days later for a check-up type appointment. --Psycho hoz b (talk) 03:41, 15 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This article would benefit from input from those who think packing is a good thing. My doctor told me to leave the packing in until a return appointment 3 days later. But she said I could take it out if it got pulled out partly while washing, etc. So I know it's somewhat optional. Knowing both sides of the issue would help me to decide what to do. For lack of having both sides, I'll stick with what my doctor said and keep it in.HumanJHawkins (talk) 00:19, 27 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Also, it would be useful to hear about any relationship between toxic shock syndrome and abscess packing. I assume that at some point the risk of TSS becomes great. I didn't think to question my doctor about the 3 day time frame when she put it in. I would like to know how long before a serious risk of TSS develops.HumanJHawkins (talk) 00:19, 27 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]