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Folliculitis - Coggle Diagram
Folliculitis
Clinical Manifestations
Large swollen mass
Pus-filled blisters
Itchy, burning skin.
Clusters of small red bumps
Painful, tender skin.
Causes
Inflammation of ingrown hairs.
Fungi.
Viruses
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
Nursing Management
Advice patient to avoid shaving or shave with care.
Tell patient to use clean hot tubs.
Advice patient to avoid tight clothes.
Pharmacotherapy
Antibacterial ointment
Hibiclens
Pathophysiology
A fungus or bacteria enters the hair follicle
Causing an inflammation secondary to ingrown hairs.
Definition
A skin condition in which the hair follicles become inflamed.