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skin infections
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Graduate
05/08/2012

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Term
Bacterial infection of skin
Definition
impetigo
Term
Infection surrounding hair follicle caused by occlusion of ostium
Definition
folliculitis
Term
Deep seated, auto inoculable infection involving entire hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue
Definition
furunculosis
Term
Several furuncles developing in adjoining hair follicles
Coalesce to form deep mass with multiple drainage points
Definition
carbuncle
Term
Chronic suppurative disease of apocrine gland-bearing areas of skin
Definition
hidrandenitis suppurativa
Term
Infection of epidermis, subq, superficial lymphatic
Definition
cellulitis
Term
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococci
Predominately involves face
Children and young adults
Predisposing factors
Warm, humid climate
Atopic dermatitis
Poor hygiene
Chronic staph carrier
Definition
impetigo
Term
Staphylococcus aureus
Predisposing factors
Chronic staph carrier
Diabetes
Obesity
Poor hygiene
Definition
folliculitis
furunculosis
carbuncle
Term
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococci
E-coli
Males - anogenital
Females – axillary
Predisposing factors
Obesity
Most severe African-Americans
Positive family history
Definition
hydradenitis suppurative
Term
Staphylococcus aureus
Gp A Streptococci
H influenzae
Gp B Streptococci
Pseudomonas aeruginosa – hot tubs
Pasteurella – animal bites
Predisposing factors
Multiple dermatoses
Trauma
Surgical wounds & infections
Definition
cellulitis
Term
Erythema with vesicles that erupt resulting in honey/serous colored crusts
Definition
impetigo
Term
Mostly on face
Definition
impetigo
Term
Hair bearing areas
Definition
Folliculitis, Furunculosis, Carbuncule
Term
Firm, tender nodule with central necrotic plug
Definition
furuncle
Term
Multiple abscess/furuncles with sieve like openings
Draining purulent material
Definition
carbuncle
Term
Initial
Inflamed nodule/abscess with serous/purulent drainage sinus tracks
Late
Fibrous scarring and contractures
Location
Axilla
Inguinal or anogenital area
Buttocks
Definition
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Term
Bright red plateau
Sharply demarcated from surrounding skin
Lymphangitis or red streaking from the area of cellulitis toward proximal lymph nodes
Tenderness and warmth
Regional lymphadenopathy
Fever, chill, malaise
Definition
cellulitis
Term
Mupirocin (Bactroban) 2% applied qid x 10 days
Definition
Impetigo
Term
Cephalexin 250mg qid x 7 – 10 days
Doxycycline 100mg bid
Definition
Impetigo (bullous)
Term
Benzoyl peroxide soap: Prevention of ?
Definition
impetigo
Term
Benzoyl peroxide 5% bid x 10 days
Erythromycin 2% sol. Bid x 10 days
Definition
Folliculitis
Term
WMP
I & D
Dicloxacillin 500mg bid x 7-10 days
Cephalexin 500mg bid x 7-10 days
Definition
Furunculosis
Carbuncles
Term
WMP
I & D
Dicloxacillin 500mg bid x 7-10 days
Cephalexin 500mg bid x 7-10 days
Prednisone
Referral or consultation
Definition
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Term
IV or parenteral antibiotics
Hospitalization
Dicloxacillin or cephalexin 250-500mg qid x 5-10 days
Facial involvement consult or refer
Rest, immobilization, elevation
WMP
Analgesia
Definition
Cellulitis
Term
Incision and drainage
Antibiotics based on C&S
Clindamycin
Doxycycline or minocycline
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
Definition
MRSA plan
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