Folliculitis

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CLINICAL DESCRIPTION

Bacterial infection of the hair follicle

Causes

• Staphylococcus aureus
• Streptococcus pyogenes

CLINICAL FEATURESSIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Pain on affected area,
• Itch may or may not be present
• Erythematous pustules around hair follicles
• Surrounding skin may be swollen and tender

INVESTIGATIONS

• Diagnosis is usually clinical, but if not responding to presumptive therapy
  • Gram staining
  • Bacterial culture

TREATMENT

• Clean the affected area with soap and clean water
• Give antibiotics as in impetigo