Can an abscess on the back of the neck go away on its own?

If the abscess on the back of the neck is small and the patient’s resistance is good, it can usually go away on its own. If the abscess is large, the possibility of self-resolution is very small, you need to consult a doctor in time. The back of the neck skin abscess is triggered by bacterial infection pus collection, if the abscess area is small and the patient’s own resistance is good, generally can be self-healing, such as folliculitis triggered by most of the minor abscess can be self-healing. However, if the bacteria spread from the abscess site, resulting in an increasing abscess area, infection of the surrounding tissues caused by cellulitis, it is necessary to carry out relevant drug treatment (such as cefadroxil, cefazolin, penicillin V potassium tablets, etc.), incision abscess drainage. Patients should pay attention to the changes related to posterior cervical abscess in time, the same disease, patients with different physical conditions, different stages of the disease, the treatment method is different, should be standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor, do not be negligent, so as not to delay the condition.