Incision of abscess, furuncle and milia cyst
A surgical incision is performed under local anesthesia for certain cystic lesions or skin atheromas. A vertical cut is made to remove the lesion entirely, after which the wound is surgically closed with sutures and covered with a sterile dressing.
What are abscesses and furuncles?
An abscess is a localized collection of pus in the skin that can occur on any area of the body, usually caused by a bacterial infection.
Common symptoms of an abscess include:
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Swelling
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Pain
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Redness
A furuncle (boil) is a skin abscess that affects hair follicles and the surrounding tissue, most commonly caused by Staphylococcus bacteria. It typically appears on the face, neck, or buttocks and is often painful and uncomfortable. It looks like a lump that may drain blood-stained pus.
What are milia?
Milia are very small, benign, whitish skin lesions that commonly appear on the skin’s surface. Structurally, they are classified as keratin cysts, meaning they are filled with keratin produced by the skin, trapped between the outer and inner skin layers.
They resemble tiny, round, firm papules and are generally painless and not associated with itching.
While milia are harmless and asymptomatic, many people choose to have them removed for cosmetic reasons, especially since they often appear on the face and are easily visible.