I need to get an abscess looked at, possibly drained (that is if it doesn't rupture first), and treated further then antibiotics (this is the 2nd time getting one in the same area in a 1 yr. time span...think anti-biotics aren't going to be the only thing I need...obveously they didn't work that last time). Should I call a dermatologist or general physician?Dermatologist or general physician?
General physician - they actually have more experience with this than dermatologists, and they also due minor procedures like draining abcesses. Make sure they culture it for MRSA since the abscess came back.Dermatologist or general physician?
just your family doctor should be able to take care of it
if they feel they cannot treat it properly *which they should be able to* then they will refer you to a dermatologist
any physician can do it, you can also do it at any ER center near by you..
be well!
You'll want to see a surgeon if the abscess needs draining.
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I agree, maybe you need a general doctor in this case. But i think dermatologist can help if you want to know why you are susceptible to boils.
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