Objective To describe the results of treatment with CO 2 laser for Bartholin gland cysts. Methods Thirty-one women with Bartholin gland cysts were treated with CO 2 laser at an outpatient´s setting.

A gum abscess, also called a periodontal abscess, is a painful pocket of pus on the gums that can cause serious complications if untreated. Common causes include bacteria from gum disease and plaque ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. Boils start as tender bumps ...

Peritonsillar abscess is a serious throat infection that causes pus to collect near the tonsils. Symptoms of peritonsillar abscess include fever, a sore throat, and difficulty swallowing. Antibiotics ...

This is a case of a woman in her 50s with HIV and uncontrolled diabetes who presented to the emergency department with urinary retention and a painful gluteal cleft lesion, admitted for cellulitis.

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Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy for HIV has improved treatment satisfaction with mild injection site reactions reported. We describe a case of a young adult with sterile abscesses at the ...

What are folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles? Folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles are types of infections of one or more hair follicles. A hair follicle is the base or root of a hair. The infections ...

A pilonidal cyst is a painful lump located at the base of the spine at the top of the buttocks. Symptoms can include a painful lump, discharge, and swelling in the area. Pilonidal cysts, which are ...