Do you have to make an incision to drain pus after a folliculitis abscess?

It is not necessary to cut and drain pus after folliculitis abscess, if there is a larger pustule that cannot absorb by itself, you can go to the hospital to cut and drain the pus.
Folliculitis is mainly a red papule centered on the hair follicle, and some of them will have white pustules on the top, and abscesses can be formed when the inflammation is obvious, and some of them will be absorbed on their own, and then gradually get better.
However, if the folliculitis is more serious, there is a large abscess, can not be absorbed, may lead to the condition of the delay, serious may also be infected with the phenomenon of dissemination, this situation needs to go to the hospital incision pus, after the operation, you also need to use antibiotic drugs coated to promote the recovery of the condition, such as erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream, and so on.
Folliculitis abscess should be timely communication with the doctor, comprehensive understanding of the condition, and then to deal with. All of the above medications need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.