Packing versus no packing for skin abscesses
Part of Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares two common ways of treating a skin abscess after it’s drained: placing a packing material in the wound or leaving it un-packed. The study aims to see which approach leads to better healing and fewer problems after 48 hours.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You need a skin abscess cut-and-drain procedure (incision and drainage)
- You must be able to return for a follow-up visit in about 48 hours
- You should not be admitted to the hospital or taken to the operating room for the drainage
- You must speak English
- You must not be pregnant
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