4th Year Infestations Flashcards
1
Q
what is folliculitis?
A
inflammation of the hair follicle
2
Q
most common cause of folliculitis?
A
staph aureus
3
Q
management of folliculitis
A
self-limiting
can use topical antimicrobial or oral Abx
risks development into boil or furuncle
4
Q
prevention of insect bites?
A
repellants
5
Q
management of insect bites
A
antihistamines
topical steroids
6
Q
what to check if bites recurrent?
A
family pets
