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Skin Abscess


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Alternate Names : Abscess - Skin, Cutaneous Abscess, Subcutaneous Abscess

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Skin Abscess Diagnosis & Tests

Your doctor can diagnose the condition based on the appearance of the area. A culture or examination of any drainage from the lesion may help identify what organism is causing it.

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Review Date : 4/15/2003
Reviewed By : Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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