Squeezing an abscess at home is risky, because the infection can spread deeper into the skin and become harder to treat.
In the clinic, the doctor cleans and numbs the area, then opens the abscess so the pus can drain and the pressure is released.
The wound is cleaned, sometimes packed with gauze, and covered with a dressing. Antibiotics may be added if the redness has spread.
Resting, wearing loose clothing and changing the dressing as advised give the skin the time it needs to close and heal.
Remember that rest is part of healing. The videos below show back cysts and abscesses being treated by professionals.
