Folliculitis, furuncles, and carbuncles Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 28-year-old man presents to the primary care office for evaluation of five days of pain and tenderness in his upper back. He is not able to see the area well, but any time something touches it, he feels pain. He regularly has his chest and back waxed but has never had infections of the skin before. He does not have any chronic medical conditions. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 68/min, respiratory rate is 18/min, and blood pressure is 118/78 mmHg. Examination of the upper back reveals a single tender, fluctuant, pustular lesion surrounding a hair follicle. There is erythema directly over the lesion but none surrounding it. Which of the following is the best next step in management?
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