Folliculitis, furuncles, and carbuncles



Folliculitis, furuncles, and carbuncles





A bacterial infection of the hair follicle, folliculitis causes the formation of a pustule of the hair follicle opening. The infection can be superficial (follicular impetigo or Bockhart’s impetigo) or deep (sycosis barbae).

Furuncles, commonly known as boils, are another form of deep folliculitis. Carbuncles are a group of interconnected furuncles. The prognosis depends on the severity of the infection
and the patient’s physical condition and ability to resist infection.


Causes

The most common cause of folliculitis, furuncles, or carbuncles is coagulasepositive Staphylococcus aureus. Predisposing factors include an infected wound, moisture, obesity, diabetes mellitus, skin disease, poor hygiene, debilitation, tight clothes, friction, and immunosuppressive therapy.


Signs and symptoms

Folliculitis, furuncles, and carbuncles have different signs and symptoms.

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Jun 16, 2016 | Posted by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE | Comments Off on Folliculitis, furuncles, and carbuncles

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