Presentations of Cutaneous Disease in Various Skin Pigmentations: Cutaneous Abscesses
Description Cutaneous abscesses are collections of pus resulting from skin and soft tissue bacterial infections. They clinically exhibit the four cardinal inflammatory signs of pain, warmth, swelling, and erythema. In patients with darkly pigmented skin, classically-associated erythema may be challe...
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Published in | HCA healthcare journal of medicine (Print) Vol. 3; no. 3; pp. 153 - 159 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
Emerald Medical Education
2022
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Summary: | Description Cutaneous abscesses are collections of pus resulting from skin and soft tissue bacterial infections. They clinically exhibit the four cardinal inflammatory signs of pain, warmth, swelling, and erythema. In patients with darkly pigmented skin, classically-associated erythema may be challenging to appreciate and can lead to missed or delayed diagnosis. We compare abscess presentations in different skin types. Recognition of varying presentations of cutaneous abscesses in diverse skin colors will help clinicians utilize additional clues to identify and diagnose this entity correctly. |
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ISSN: | 2689-0216 2690-3830 2689-0216 |
DOI: | 10.36518/2689-0216.1431 |