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Bacterial infection of skin |
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Infection surrounding hair follicle caused by occlusion of ostium |
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Deep seated, auto inoculable infection involving entire hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue |
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Several furuncles developing in adjoining hair follicles Coalesce to form deep mass with multiple drainage points |
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Chronic suppurative disease of apocrine gland-bearing areas of skin |
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hidrandenitis suppurativa |
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Infection of epidermis, subq, superficial lymphatic |
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Staphylococcus aureus Streptococci Predominately involves face Children and young adults Predisposing factors Warm, humid climate Atopic dermatitis Poor hygiene Chronic staph carrier |
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Staphylococcus aureus Predisposing factors Chronic staph carrier Diabetes Obesity Poor hygiene |
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folliculitis furunculosis carbuncle |
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Staphylococcus aureus Streptococci E-coli Males - anogenital Females – axillary Predisposing factors Obesity Most severe African-Americans Positive family history |
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Staphylococcus aureus Gp A Streptococci H influenzae Gp B Streptococci Pseudomonas aeruginosa – hot tubs Pasteurella – animal bites Predisposing factors Multiple dermatoses Trauma Surgical wounds & infections |
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Erythema with vesicles that erupt resulting in honey/serous colored crusts |
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Folliculitis, Furunculosis, Carbuncule |
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Firm, tender nodule with central necrotic plug |
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Multiple abscess/furuncles with sieve like openings Draining purulent material |
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Initial Inflamed nodule/abscess with serous/purulent drainage sinus tracks Late Fibrous scarring and contractures Location Axilla Inguinal or anogenital area Buttocks |
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Bright red plateau Sharply demarcated from surrounding skin Lymphangitis or red streaking from the area of cellulitis toward proximal lymph nodes Tenderness and warmth Regional lymphadenopathy Fever, chill, malaise |
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Mupirocin (Bactroban) 2% applied qid x 10 days |
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Cephalexin 250mg qid x 7 – 10 days Doxycycline 100mg bid |
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Benzoyl peroxide soap: Prevention of ? |
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Benzoyl peroxide 5% bid x 10 days Erythromycin 2% sol. Bid x 10 days |
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WMP I & D Dicloxacillin 500mg bid x 7-10 days Cephalexin 500mg bid x 7-10 days |
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WMP I & D Dicloxacillin 500mg bid x 7-10 days Cephalexin 500mg bid x 7-10 days Prednisone Referral or consultation |
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IV or parenteral antibiotics Hospitalization Dicloxacillin or cephalexin 250-500mg qid x 5-10 days Facial involvement consult or refer Rest, immobilization, elevation WMP Analgesia |
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Incision and drainage Antibiotics based on C&S Clindamycin Doxycycline or minocycline Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole |
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