How are Folliculitis and Furuncles treated?
In mild cases, antiseptic wash and antibiotic creams can easily eradicate the problem. Antibiotics are needed for extensive or severe cases. What is a Carbuncle? This is a severe and extensive inflammation of skin around the hair follicles (hair pores) and its surrounding tissues. It is caused by bacterial infection in individuals who have low immunity. It is often seen in patients with diabetes mellitus. What are the presenting features of a Carbuncle? The carbuncle usually affects the back of the neck, limbs and trunk. The lesions appear initially as red painful/tender nodules around a hair follicle (appearing like collections of furuncles). Pustule may be present on the surface. The lesions then enlarge with pockets of abscesses and ulcerate. How is Carbuncle treated? Carbuncle should be treated immediately. Patient with carbuncle should be hospitalized for surgery (to remove pus and dead skin tissue) to prevent the spread of infections to other parts of the body. The patient should
