Is this an abcess?

[Doc M]

Thanks Doc M, can i take something like Turmeric maybe, salmon oil, or needs to be a pharmaceutical type of anti-imflamatory? If you don't mind what is the best type of oral antibiotic for this type of infections if any?
You and other guys have suggested icing it, but others mention heating pad, which is best?
Thank You Doc M!!!

Ice is the best option..Heat tends to dry out the area and increase inflammation..OTC Aleve, Ibuprofen, etc. are your best choices..

Orals that can be effective in this case are amoxicillin, ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, etc..Pretty much any of the "cillins" are effective to treat infections caused by bacteria..This does not include viral based infections..

Doc M