Folliculitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is folliculitis?
What are its characteristics/symptoms?
A
Non-invasive Infection of hair follicles characterised by raised and reddened hair follicles with pus underneath the epidermal surface
2
Q
What is the pathogenic cause of folliculitis?
A
Staphylococcus aureus
3
Q
If allowed to progress, what can folliculitis turn into?
A
Furuncles (boils): Large, painful, raised cutaneous nodules
Furuncles can coalesce into carbuncles
- may progress into deeper tissue
- fever
- chills
- lethargy
4
Q
What is the treatment for folliculitis?
A
- Topical antibiotic cream
- Drainage
- Oral antibiotics Flucloxacillin, augmentin
