Folliculitis: Difference between revisions

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* Deep folliculitis
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** [[Incision and drainage]]
** [[Incision and drainage]]
** [[Antibiotics]] covering MRSA
** [[Antibiotics]] covering MRSA <ref> Satter, E. Folliculitis. Medscape. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1070456-overview </ref>
<ref> Satter, E. Folliculitis. Medscape. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1070456-overview </ref>


==Disposition==
==Disposition==

Revision as of 18:18, 31 October 2019

Background

  • Inflammation of the hair follicle
  • Secondary to infection, trauma, or occlusion [1]

Clinical Features

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  • Papules and pustules on an erythematous base
  • Located around a hair follicle
  • Pruritus or mild discomfort

Differential Diagnosis

Other Rash

Vesiculobullous rashes

Febrile

Afebrile

Evaluation

  • Clinical diagnosis

Management

Disposition

  • Discharge
  • Outpatient management

References