What is an Abscess??

An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms in any part of the body.

How Does an Abscess Form??

Abscesses are often caused by bacteria that enter the skin through a cut, scrape or insect bite.

Additional info?

An abscess can be small or large, depending on how much material is collected. The material in an abscess may come from dead tissue, live bacteria, toxins, or all three.