…An abscess is emptied, not treated away. Incision and drainage is the treatment; antibiotics are normally neither necessary nor sufficient in an uncomplicated cutaneous abscess…

…the histology governs treatment. Suspected bullous dermatosis (which also requires a biopsy for direct immunofluorescence). Suspected cutaneous vasculitis, lymphoma or granulomatous disease. A treatment resistant…

…typically presents with: Extensive cutaneous and tendon xanthomas. Markedly elevated LDL C. Very premature, progressive ASCVD. Premature aortic stenosis. Cutaneous or tendon xanthomas before age…