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Skin abscess
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A little drainage is expected for a few days. Recommended supportive care with tylenol or motrin as needed for pain, with an emphasis on keeping the area clean and covered, changing the dressing when it soaks through, and washing hands after touching it. Do not share towels, razors, or clothing. Return precautions given including spreading redness, red streaks, fever, increasing pain or swelling, drainage that is not slowing down, new symptoms, prolonged symptoms, worsening symptoms, and other concerns. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.
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Recommended supportive care with tylenol or motrin as needed for pain, with an emphasis on warm compresses several times a day to help the boil come to a head and drain on its own. Do not squeeze it. Wash hands after touching it, and do not share towels, razors, or clothing. Return precautions given including a boil that becomes larger, softer, or more painful, spreading redness, red streaks, fever, new symptoms, prolonged symptoms, worsening symptoms, and other concerns. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.
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- Drainage is key; I&D, packing, spontaneous drainage, warm compresses if not fluctuant
- Drainage plus Clindamycin or TMP-SMX better than drainage alone
- Systemic illness, high-risk site
- Recurrence prevention: hygiene, bleach baths, no sharing