http://www.dermatologydoctors.com/templates/cleancss/img/feed-esyndicat.pnghttp://www.dermatologydoctors.com/http://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/http://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/abscesses-l171.htmlhttp://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/abscesses-l171.htmlAn abscess is a collection of pus in any part of the body and causes swelling and inflammation. This article describes the different types, their symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:38:55 -0400http://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/medlineplus-abscesses-l172.htmlhttp://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/medlineplus-abscesses-l172.htmlProvides links to articles and other resources on these pockets of pus that can form anywhere in the body. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:38:55 -0400http://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/merck-manual-folliculitis-and-skin-abscesses-l173.htmlhttp://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/merck-manual-folliculitis-and-skin-abscesses-l173.htmlArticle about these abscesses which are caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria accumulating in pus-filled pockets on the skin surface. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:38:55 -0400http://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/nhs-direct-pilonidal-sinus-l174.htmlhttp://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/nhs-direct-pilonidal-sinus-l174.htmlFactsheet on this infection which involves the accumulation of pus-forming bacteria in a small hole in the skin, usually at the very top of the cleft between the buttocks. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:38:55 -0400http://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/patient-uk-boils-and-carbuncles-l175.htmlhttp://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/patient-uk-boils-and-carbuncles-l175.htmlFactsheet describing these conditions, their presentation, investigation, differential diagnosis and management. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:38:55 -0400http://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/pilonidal-disease-l176.htmlhttp://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/pilonidal-disease-l176.htmlInformation about pilonidal cysts and surgical treatment options, personal stories and a discussion board. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:38:55 -0400http://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/pilonidal-net-l177.htmlhttp://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/pilonidal-net-l177.htmlCommunity website for those in the UK with pilonidal sinuses and abscesses. Includes information, articles and a forum. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:38:55 -0400http://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/world-wide-wounds-pilonidal-sinus-disease-l178.htmlhttp://www.dermatologydoctors.com/skin-disorders/abscesses/world-wide-wounds-pilonidal-sinus-disease-l178.htmlArticle covering the pathology, clinical presentations and appropriate management of the disease. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:38:55 -0400