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    Abscesses are painful, inflamed, pus-filled bumps that are caused by bacterial infections. You can get an abscess, which is also called a boil, anywhere on your body.

    Some smaller skin abscesses may heal without medical treatment, but you may need additional care for larger abscesses or ones that aren't healing on their own.

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    Keep your fingers away from the abscess.

    Avoid the temptation to touch, pick at, or squeeze your abscess. Doing so can spread bacteria and cause further inflammation and a bigger infection.

    Blot away any pus or liquid draining from the abscess with a clean tissue or bandage. Avoid direct contact between your skin and the fingers blotting away the liquid. Throw away the bandage immediately and don’t reuse it.

    before and after you tend to your abscess so you don't spread an infection. Dangerous infections like

    can get into your body through an abscess.

    Apply warm compresses to the abscess.

    Wash your hands with soap and water. Heat a cup of water so that it’s warm to hot and won’t burn your skin. Dip a clean bandage or soft cloth water and place it on the abscess and skin around it. Applying warm or hot compresses can help drain your abscess and reduce your pain and discomfort.

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    Watch for signs of further infection.

    Continue self-care as long as your abscess is healing and doesn’t show signs that the infection is getting worse. Look for the following signs the abscess and infection are getting worse and seek immediate medical attention:

    Your skin is getting more red or more painful.

    There are red streaks running from the abscess and surrounding area towards your heart.

    The abscess and surrounding skin feels very warm or hot to the touch.

    Significant pus or other fluid is running from the abscess.

    You have a fever higher than 101.5 °F (38.6 °C).

    You have chills, nausea, vomiting, headache or muscle aches.

    Schedule an appointment with your doctor.

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