A subcutaneous abscess is an abscess located in the subcutaneous tissue (also hypodermis).
The abscess is formed due to a hypodermal infection by a bacterium, a fungus or a parasite.
Typically, this kind of abscess needs drainage, usually for a minimum of 24 hours, by means of gauze packing or a Penrose drain.
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