Primary closure of drained abscesses (Figure 2) should be considered for large incisions (i.e., >2 cm), especially over cosmetically important areas, and may warrant referral to a specialist. Primary closure should not be performed in patients with infected sebaceous cysts or lymph nodes or other infections of chronic skin lesions, patients in whom the adequacy of drainage is in doubt, and patients who have systemic infection or a risk factor for systemic infection (e.g., diabetes)