Abscesses

Abscesses

In this article we will discuss about abscesses – what they are, what causes them, where can they appear and how do we treat them, as well as making some comparisons between abscesses and other types of skin conditions. While abscesses commonly appear on the skin, you should know that they can also form inside your body, due to some ongoing infectious process. If you want to learn more about how this can happen and what are some of the consequences of abscesses, you have come to the right place.

Skin Abscesses – definition

An abscess is a lump that develops beneath your skin surface containing pus or a white-ish, translucent fluid that is commonly a consequence of an infection in that spot. Because this is a skin condition, abscesses can form virtually anywhere on the body, but there are some areas that are more prone to developing abscesses, such as the face, chest, back, buttocks, as well as areas with significant hair growth (i.e. underarms or groin).