Folliculitis

Published on 11/06/2015 by admin

Filed under Pediatrics

Last modified 22/04/2025

Print this page

This article have been viewed 2001 times

[level-membership-for-pediatrics-category]

Section 3: Pustular Lesions

23

DDx Ref 25 • 7 • 24

Folliculitis: Staphylococcal superficial folliculitis and ecthyma.

Folliculitis: Staphylococcal superficial folliculitis. Multiple pustules on a red base.

Poor hygiene and warm moist conditions are predisposing factors as is air-tight skin occlusion and prolonged immersion in water. Ask about other family members or close contacts who may be affected. Bacterial cultures are not routinely done.

Topical antibiotics and good skin hygiene are the mainstays of therapy. Topical mupirocin, erythromycin, clindamycin, retapamulin 1% or benzoyl peroxide 5% gel preparations should be used twice daily for 7 to 10 days.

Thorough hand washing with antibacterial soaps daily for the affected child, family members and close contacts. In recurrent or persistent cases, nasal carriage of S. aureus may be eliminated with mupirocin 1% nasal ointment daily for 5 days.

[/level-membership-for-pediatrics-category][not-level-membership-for-pediatrics-category]

Section 3: Pustular Lesions

DDx Ref 25 • 7 • 24

Folliculitis: Staphylococcal superficial folliculitis and ecthyma.

Folliculitis: Staphylococcal superficial folliculitis. Multiple pustules on a red base.

[/not-level-membership-for-pediatrics-category]