Oral antibiotics are not typically helpful for small abscesses, but a topical ointment can be beneficial. One of the best treatments for abscesses is a triple-antibiotic cream. These creams are sold in pharmacies and grocery stores at a very low cost. It contains three antibiotics: bacitracin, neomycin and polymyxin B, which help to kill surface bacteria. Applying this similar treatment can help to speed healing time since it directly treats infections.

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