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==Background==
==Background==
 
* Inflammation of the hair follicle
* Secondary to infection, trauma, or occlusion <ref> Satter, E. Folliculitis. Medscape. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1070456-overview </ref>


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
 
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* Papules and pustules on an erythematous base
* Located around a hair follicle
* Pruritus or mild discomfort


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
 
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==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==
 
* Clinical diagnosis


==Management==
==Management==
 
* Superficial folliculitis
** Antibacterial soaps, good hygiene
** Warm compress
* Deep folliculitis
** [[Incision and drainage]]
** [[Antibiotics]] covering [[MRSA]] <ref> Satter, E. Folliculitis. Medscape. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1070456-overview </ref>


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
 
* Discharge
 
* Outpatient management
==See Also==
 
 
==External Links==
 


==References==
==References==
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[[Category: Dermatology]]

Latest revision as of 05:55, 27 November 2019

Background

  • Inflammation of the hair follicle
  • Secondary to infection, trauma, or occlusion [1]

Clinical Features

Folliculitis
  • Papules and pustules on an erythematous base
  • Located around a hair follicle
  • Pruritus or mild discomfort

Differential Diagnosis

Skin and Soft Tissue Infection

Look-A-Likes

Vesiculobullous rashes

Febrile

Afebrile

Evaluation

  • Clinical diagnosis

Management

Disposition

  • Discharge
  • Outpatient management

References