Folliculitis / Furuncle / Carbuncle

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Description and Symptoms

Folliculits presents as one or many red papules (and pustules) originating from a hair follicles. Larger, tender nodules are termed furuncles. Multiple follicles may be involved (carbuncle).

Diagnosis

    Clinical suspicion. Bacterial culture of the exudates may be helpful.

Pathology

    Infection, usually by Staph aureus, of a hair follicle.

Principles of Therapy

Antibacterial soap, antibiotics topical (mupirocin, clindamycin) or systemic (dicloxacillin, cephalexin, erythromycin). PRN I&D. Warm compresses.


Category: Dermatology Notes

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