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7.3.3. Frunclosis (Boil): Is an acute inflammation arising deep in one or more hair
follicles and spreading in to surrounding dermis.
It is the deeper form of folliculitis
¾ Furuncles may occur any where on the body but are more prevalent at
areas where irritation and pressure, friction, perspiration such as the back
of the neck, the axially buttock.
¾ Furuncle or Boil starts as small raised, painful tender, papule or nodule
with erythama and oedema, central pore discharging pus and commonly
seen in hair bearing area of the body
Treatment: - Systemic antibiotic
¾ Skin care
¾ Do not squeeze or don’t apply pressure
¾ Give local care
7.3.4. Carbuncle
Is an abscess of skin and subcutaneous tissue representing an extension of furuncle
that has invaded several hair follicles and is larger and deeper.
1. Cause: Staphylococcal infection.
¾ Carbuncles appears most commonly in the areas in which the skin is inelastic
¾ The back of the neck and the buttock are more common sites
¾ Furuncle and carbuncle usually occur in a patient with underlying diseases.
-Diabètes mellitus
- Immunosuppressive conditions
2. Treatment:
Do not squeeze
Warm and moist compresses increases visualization and hasten
resolution.
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