PMC3952898_01
Clinical photograph showing close-up view of skin abscess on the volar aspect of the patient's right wrist.
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On physical examination, a large abscess, 1 inch x 4 inches in diameter was noted on the volar aspect of his right wrist, with erythema spreading along the anterior surface of his distal forearm (Figures 1 and 2).
Photograph of skin abscess surrounded by skin erythema taken 2 days later.
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On physical examination, a large abscess, 1 inch x 4 inches in diameter was noted on the volar aspect of his right wrist, with erythema spreading along the anterior surface of his distal forearm (Figures 1 and 2).
Photograph of completely healed wrist wound taken 2 months later.
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The patient retained a residual scar at the infection site (Figure 3).