Folliculitis Flashcards
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Presentation of folliculitis
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Follicle centred pustules
Scalp, groin, axilla, beard and moustache - sycosis barbae
Pain free but purutic (itchy)
1
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What is folliculitis
A
Infection of hair follicles
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Q
Cause of folliculitis
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Staph aureus, streo
3
Q
Diagnosis of folliculitis
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Clinical
Swabs
Biopsy if non responding
4
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Treatment folliculitis
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May resolve spontaneously if superficial
Topical treatments eg antiseptics, antibitoics
Oral antibiotics
Decolonisation w antisetic washes if severe
