Purulent infection inside the skin
Jun 01, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Qingyun
Introduction
Skin abscesses may be associated with factors such as sebaceous cysts, skin boils, folliculitis, impetigo, and pressure sores. It is important to actively select appropriate medications to promote symptom recovery. If signs of internal skin pus formation occur, prompt medical evaluation at a hospital is necessary to determine the exact cause, and suitable treatment should be chosen under a doctor's guidance to facilitate recovery.
Skin infections with pus formation may be related to factors such as sebaceous cysts, skin boils, folliculitis, impetigo, and pressure ulcers. Appropriate medications should be actively selected under medical guidance to promote symptom recovery. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Sebaceous Cyst
This is a benign skin lesion that can become locally infected. In the later stages of infection, an abscess may form, leading to pus discharge. Treatment should follow medical advice and may include topical use of fusidic acid cream, Longzhu ointment, or ichthammol ointment to promote healing.
2. Skin Boil (Furuncle)
A common acute suppurative inflammation in clinical practice, skin boils result from bacterial infection causing deep follicular and surrounding tissue inflammation, leading to infection and pus formation. Patients should strictly follow medical instructions to use medications such as ichthammol ointment, mupirocin ointment, or cefuroxime axetil tablets for treatment.
3. Folliculitis
A relatively common inflammatory skin condition, folliculitis may allow staphylococcal bacteria to invade hair follicles, resulting in pus formation. Patients should follow medical advice to take oral medications such as amoxicillin capsules, cefixime capsules, or levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets to relieve discomfort symptoms.
4. Impetigo
Impetigo is a bacterial infection that typically causes red, painful pustules around hair follicles. When bacteria invade hair follicles or broken skin areas, infection and pus formation may occur. It is recommended that patients follow medical instructions to take antibiotics such as cefprozil dispersible tablets or cefaclor dispersible tablets for treatment.
5. Pressure Ulcer (Bed Sore)
Pressure ulcers are ulcers formed due to prolonged immobility or inappropriate pressure causing damage to the skin and underlying tissues. When pressure ulcers develop, damaged skin areas are prone to bacterial infection and subsequent pus formation. Patients are advised to change positions frequently and follow medical guidance in using medications such as cefuroxime axetil tablets or cefdinir tablets for treatment.
If signs of internal skin pus formation occur, individuals should promptly visit a hospital for evaluation to determine the exact cause and, under a doctor’s supervision, select appropriate treatment methods to facilitate recovery.
