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Folliculitis - Coggle Diagram
Folliculitis
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Nursing care plan
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Nursing Interventions.
It is important not to rupture or destroy the protective wall of induration that localised infection.
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To promote comfort bed rest is advised for patients who have boils on the perineum or in the anal region.
When the pus has localised and is fluctuant, a small incision with a scalpel can speed resolution by relieving the tension and insuring direct evacuation of the pus and debris.
Intravenous fluids, fever reduction and other supportive treatments are indicated for patients who are acutely ill from this infection.
The surrounding skin may be cleaned gently with antibacterial soap and an antibacterial ointment may be applied.
Nursing personnel should carefully follow standard precautions to avoid becoming carriers of the staphylococci.
References
March, A. M. 2013. Lippincott's nursing drug guide. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Krasner, D., Rodehaever, G., Sibbald, G., et Al. 2012. Chronic wounds care: A clinical source book for healthcare professionals (5th edition).
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Pathophysiology.
An inflammatory condition of the cells within the walls of the ostria of the hair follicles that is typically caused by bacterial or fungal infection. Lesions may be superficial or deep. Single or multiple papules or pustules appear close to the hair follicles. Folliculitis commonly affects the beard area of men who shave as well as women's legs if they shave. Other areas include the auxilae trunk and buttocks. Follicular disorders are usually caused by staphylococci, although if the immune system is impaired the causative organism maybe the gram-negative bacilli.