Skin Abscess.

This is a localized infection which manifests as a painful swelling that contains pus. It's usually located in he dermis or subcateneous layers of the skin. Abscesses are caused by:
Infection:mostly caused by bacteria. These bacteria enters the body through minor cuts and bruises. Once these bacteria enters the body, the immune system sends white blood cells to the infected area to fight them. This web produce chemical which destroys the bacteria and some surrounding healthy tissues. The accumulation of these dead cells leads to the formation of pus. As this process continues, the affected area continue to expand.
Obstructed Sweat Glands and Sebaceous Glands: obstruction of glands can also result in their content becoming infected and the skin abscess forming. In some cases, the exact cause of boils cannot be determined.

          Risk Factors For Skin Abscess
Factors for  developing skin abscess include s:

1. Being a staph aureus carrier. Skin or nasal discharge increases a person's risk for developing abscesses. 
2. Weakened immune system due to medications like steroid, Diseases like Aids, malnutrition and diabetes. 
3. Poor hygiene and close contact with persons with abscess. 

         Symptoms Of Skin Abscess 
Skin abscess can develop in any part of the body, though mostly in the armpits and the groin. Symptoms includes: A warm and tender area which ranges from pink to deep red. As the infection continues, this area increases in size and becomes a firm and more painful swelling. Fever and chills can also be observed.
           Conventional Medicine For Treatment 
 Antibiotics like flucloxacillin are given to control the infection. Pain relieving medications can also be prescribed to manage the pain.
Alternatively, heat application works. Pour some warm water into a bowl. Dip a face cloth in the water and wring of the excess water. Apply the wet cloth to the skin abscess for 30minutes- four times a day. Doing this increases the blood vessels, once the boil becomes fluctuant, it has to be treated in the hospital by incision and drainage. Pls don't do this at home.
           Prevention of Skin Abscess.  

1. Avoiding cutting yourself when shaving your armpits and groin areas. 
2. Maintaining good hygiene. 
3. Using anti bacteria soaps to reduce the population of bacteria on the skin. 
4. Cleansing all cuts and brusies with warm water. 
5. Using a loofah brush when showering to prevent plugging of the skin pores

Till we meet again, be safe.