Abscesso labial por manipula??o de acne: relato de caso

摘要

The lip abscesses cases are little reported in the scientifc literature.They are potentially serious infections, polymicrobial and may causetissue necrosis and deformities in the region. The microbiota of theseinfections usually known, often dispensing culture and sensitivity.Antibiotic empiric therapy and drainage have good resoluteness. Thisstudy aims to report a case of lip abscess caused by acne handling.A 19-year-old male patient, presenting a pustular lesion on themucocutaneous transition line in lower lip with 5 days of evolution.The treatment was performed with empirical antibiotic therapy, broadspectrum penicillin associated with clavulanic acid potassium salt anddrainage. After seven days, the patient presented aspect of normalityin the region. Early diagnosis and approach were instrumental insolving the case.