In case of perianal abscess rupture or surgical incision and drainage, it is necessary to wait until the wound improves or heals before taking a bath, which usually takes 5~7 days; attention should be paid to cleaning the wound and changing the medicine during and after the bath.
In the perianal abscess has not occurred rupture, or before the incision and drainage surgery, there is no contraindication to bathing, you can take a bath at any time. However, for those who have undergone rupture or have undergone incision and drainage surgery, it is recommended that bathing be avoided until the wound has improved or healed, usually for 5-7 days, to avoid contaminating the wound or causing wound irritation, which may result in wound infection or discomfort such as pain or bleeding.
During the period of time when bathing is not possible, the whole body can be kept clean by wiping with a wet towel, etc., but care should be taken to avoid wetting the wound. For the wound can use iodine povidone wipe, erythromycin ointment application, potassium permanganate solution sitz bath and other measures for local disinfection.
The above drugs need to be used under the guidance of clinicians; the emergence of perianal abscess, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, the specific perianal abscess rupture or drainage after the precautions, follow the doctor’s instructions.