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GlossaryAbscess

localized pus-filled infection in tissues, often painful and swollen

An abscess, also known as a boil or furuncle, is a localized collection of pus within tissues, organs, or confined spaces in the body, typically caused by a bacterial infection. It manifests as a swollen, red, and painful area that may feel warm to the touch, and it often requires medical treatment to drain the pus and address the underlying infection.

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research Psoriasiform Lesions and Abscesses as Initial Manifestations of Severe Hypothyroidism in a Previously Healthy 15‐Year‐Old Girl

5 citations , May 2007 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

Severe hypothyroidism can cause unusual skin problems that improve with thyroid treatment.

research CLINICAL AND TRICHOSCOPIC EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMPLEX TREATMENT OF ABSCESSING PERIFOLLICULITIS OF THE SCALP

January 2026 in “Dermatology and Venerology”

Complex therapy is more effective for long-term control of scalp abscesses.

research Microscopic polyangiitis secondary to Mycobacterium abscessus in a patient with bronchiectasis: a case report

8 citations , November 2018 in “BMC Pulmonary Medicine”

A 70-year-old woman with bronchiectasis developed a rare immune disease due to a bacterial infection, requiring a difficult balance of treatments.

research Scalp Infection Caused by Mycobacterium abscessus Manifested as Patchy Alopecia in an Immunocompetent Female

2 citations , August 2023 in “Infection and Drug Resistance”

A scalp infection by Mycobacterium abscessus can cause hair loss even in healthy individuals and may be misdiagnosed.

research Case Report: Multiple Scalp Abscesses due to Mycobacterium abscessus Infection Following Triamcinolone Injection in an Immunocompetent Person

1 citations , August 2022 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene”

Scalp abscesses can occur after hair loss treatments and may be caused by Mycobacterium abscessus.

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