Final - Pustular Conditions Flashcards
pustule
folliculitis (staph)
gold, stuck on crusts
impetigo
warm, tender, red nodule (see pus)
furuncle (staph)
multiple follicles
carbuncle (staph)
presents as carbuncle
kerion
comedo (black head) upper body
acne vulgaris
erythema, mid 1/3 of face, pustules
rosacea sebaceous hyper-plasia (stage 4)
Asso: friction, hygiene, exposure, immunity, decline
Manag: warm compress, drain, topical antibiotic
folliculitis (staph)
Asso: friction, hygiene, exposure, immunity, decline. lice, scabies, eczemas as super infections
Manag: warm compress w/ burrow’s, topical antibiotic
impetigo
Asso: friction, hygiene, exposure, immunity, decline. lice, scabies, eczemas as super infections
Manag: consider oral antibiotic
furuncle (staph)
Asso: friction, hygiene, exposure, immunity, decline. lice, scabies, eczemas as super infections
Manag: REQUIRES oral antibiotics
carbuncle (staph)
Asso: rare deep fungal infection
Manag: culture negative, requires oral antifungals etc.
kerion
Asso: androg sens, p. acnes, hi glycemic foods
Manag: diet, topicals
acne vulgaris
Asso: stress, vasodilators worsen
Manag: stress management, topicals, avoid vasodilators
rosacea sebaceous hyperplasia (stage 4)