folliculitis Flashcards
1
Q
definition of folliculitis
A
inflammed hair follicle
2
Q
appearance of folliculitis
A
tender red spot
surface pustule
superficial or deep
3
Q
cause and mx of folliculitis
A
infection (staph aureus) - antibx/fungal/viral
occlusion (blockage),
irritation - stop shaving
steroids
and various skin diseases
