Bacterial Folliculitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Infected hair follicles
2
Q
Where is affected?
A
Anywhere there is hair but can be superficial or deep
3
Q
What is the causative organism?
A
Usually staph aureus
4
Q
How does it present if the infection is deep?
A
Produces a painful boil
5
Q
What is the organism in ‘Spa Pool folliculitis’?
A
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
6
Q
How does spa pool folliculitis present?
A
A pustular eruption
7
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Careful hygiene, antiseptic cleanser, antibiotic ointment, oral flucloxacilin
