Folliculitis Flashcards
1
Q
definition
A
localised inflammation of the hair follicle (or sebaceous glands)
2
Q
main pathogen
A
staph aureus
3
Q
other bacteria which cause folliculitis
A
pseudomonas aeruginosa
candida albicans
4
Q
non infectious causes
A
ingrown hair
friction
follicular trauma or occlusion
5
Q
clinical features
A
tender papules and/or pustules at site of hair follicle
6
Q
differential diagnoses
A
erythema
acne vulgaris
7
Q
2 complications
A
furuncle and carbuncle
8
Q
furuncle
A
deep folliculitis beyond dermis with abscess formation in subcutaneous tissue
9
Q
carbuncle
A
confluent folliculitis
abscess and skin necrosis
10
Q
supportive treatment
A
hygiene, antibacterial soap
warm compresses
11
Q
first line treatment
A
topical mupirocin
12
Q
risk with facial furuncle
A
cavernous sinus thrombosis
meningitis
high dose flucloxacillin
