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Bacterial infection (dermatological disorders) (Risk factors (poor…
Bacterial infection (dermatological disorders)
Difinition
is the infection of the hair follicle, infection may be due to staphylococcus , causing inflammation of the hair follicle
Signs and symptoms
develp crust
pain
small pustule at hair follicle opening
scaling
pruritus
Management
medical
give steroids betamethane
steroids antibiotics clobetasol propionate
emollients aqueous cream, liquid paraffin and anhdrous lanolin
nursing
administer systematic antibiotics as prescribed
cleanse the affected area with a medicated antimicrobial soap
avoid shaving the area can cause secondary infection
apply topical antibiotics as prescribed
Causes
staphylococcus
Risk factors
poor nutrition
ill health
poor hygeine
immune-suppressive therapy
sunlight
trauma
Pathophysiology
skin provide effective barrier against entry of mirco-organism. the bacteria penetrate in the broken skin resulting in primary infection.
Diagnostic procedures
bloods
biopsy of the skin or follicle
name
folliculitis
health education
keep the skinsoft and supple using the oil baths and omolients
stop smoking and alcohol
the patient must avoid activitis which reduce skin integrity such as frequent washing, dry skin, rubbing and hot water
improve personal hygiene