defining characteristics
Follicular centered pustules or erythematous papules that are slightly pruritic and/or tender
disease development
Bacterial infection of hair follicles transmitted from direct contact with infected person or autoinoculation
potential causes
S. aureus, occlusion of non-dermatologic areas
epidemiology
risk factors
Chronic S. aureus carrier Irritation
Shaving
Occlusion
labimaging
Clinical (pustules/papules w/ hair follicle in middle) Gram stain/Cx
conventional treatment
Topical Abs
Oral Abs (if extensive, recurrent)
complications
Abscess formation
prevention
Prevention to avoid recurrence- Antibmicrobial washes, bleach bathes
