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Abscess (cont.)

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Skin Abscess Prevention

  • Maintain good personal hygiene by washing the skin with soap and water regularly.


  • Take care to avoid cutting yourself when shaving your underarms or pubic area.


  • Seek medical attention for any puncture wounds:


    • Especially if the person thinks there may be some foreign material or debris inside the wound
    • or under the skin

    • If the person has one of the listed medical conditions that may weaken the immune system


    • If the person is on steroids, chemotherapy, or dialysis

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