Folliculitis Flashcards

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What is Folliculitis?

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  • Folliculitis is inflammation of the hair follicle caused by infection, chemical stimulation or physical injury
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What is the most common organism for Folliculitis?

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  • Staphylococcus Aureus (bacterial infection)
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What are some of the bacterial causes of Folliculitis?

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  • Staphylococcal folliculitis
  • Hot tub folliculitis
  • Gram Negative Folliculitis
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What are some of the Fungi causes of Folliculitis?

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  • Tinea Capitis - Ringworm of the scalp involving hair follicles
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What are some of the Viral causes of Folliculitis?

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  • Herpes Simplex Virus -
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What is Gram Negative Folliculitis?

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  • Rare pustular facial eruption, following antibiotic treatment of acne
  • Typically: Klebsiella, Enterobacter and Proteus
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What are some of the Clinical features of Folliculitis?

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  • Folliculitis is characterised by burning and itching
  • Pain on manipulation of the hair
  • Chronic, persistent infection results in spread to the surrounding skin which becomes red and crusted
  • Complications include abscess formation, cavernous sinus thrombosis
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What is the general managment for Folliculitis?

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  • Clean the area
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What is the medical managment for Folliculitis?

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  • Systemic antibiotics - Flucloxacillin or Clarithromycin
  • A general 7 day course of Abx treatment
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What is the treatement for hot tub folliculitis?

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  • Ciprofloxacin
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What is the treatment for gram-negative folliculitis?

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  • High dose trimethoprim
  • Isotretinoin
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