This accumulated quickly for this patient likely secondary to an infected hair follicle. I mistakenly mention "cavity" instead of "capsule" when I'm differentiating between an abscess and an infected cyst. The latter has a capsule where the former does not. Also, at the end of this procedure, I also sent off a swab but I stopped the video before I did that step. This was obviously not sutured closed and was not packed either.

A skin abscess is a tender mass generally surrounded by a colored area from pink to deep red. Abscesses are often easy to feel by touching. The vast majority of them are caused by infections. Inside, they are full of pus, bacteria and debris. Painful and warm to touch, abscesses can show up any place on your body. A skin abscess is usually a soft mass surrounded by a pink to deep red colored area. Abscesses are usually easy to feel by touch. The vast majority of these are caused by infections. It contains pus, bacteria, and debris. An abscess that is painful and hot to the touch can point anywhere on your body.