University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 2003 | Clinical Sciences 2
Academic year:

2024
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130

Pages:

1
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Folliculitis Risk factors: Swimming pools, hot tubs, shaving against hair, antibiotics, acne meds, corticosteroids, upper respiratory presence of S. aureus Pathogens: Bacteria (S. aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa), fungi (Tinea barbae), viruses Predisposing factors: Persistent trauma, atopic dermatitis, immunosuppression, acne vulgaris Pathogen enters hair follicle Inflammatory response Perifollicular infiltration of lymphocytes, neutrophils, macrophages Folliculitis inflammation Superficial folliculitis Abscess Pus-filled pustules Multiple pustules on chin, upper lip, neck Usually caused by S. aureus infection Deep folliculitis Inflammatory response doesn't appear in pustule, pustule continues to enlarge Abscess may rupture, draining pus Staphylococcus vulgaris Multiple pustules on back, buttocks, thighs Usually caused by S. aureus infection Management Topical antibiotics: Mupirocin, clindamycin, erythromycin Oral antibiotics: Cephalexin, dicloxacillin, erythromycin, clindamycin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole Topical antifungals: Clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine Oral antifungals: Fluconazole, itraconazole Topical antivirals: Acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir