Presentation
Staphylococcal bullous impetigo does not jeopardize the general health of the individual, and fever is only present when there are multiple lesions. [scielo.br]
Entire Body System
- Asymptomatic
Lesions are usually asymptomatic and may sometimes show mild itching or burning. [scielo.br]
Skin
- Dermatitis
The presence of atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, chickenpox and scabies should also be considered. [scielo.br]
- Skin Disease
Infectious diseases of the skin. In: McKee PH. Pathology of the Skin with Clinical Correlations. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2005. p.872-75. [ Links ] 13. Bernard P. Management of common bacterial infections oh the skin. [scielo.br]
- Alopecia
Differential diagnoses should include cicatricial alopecia in general, folliculitis abscedens et suffodiens, discoid lupus erythematosus and tinea favosa. 3 Treatment consists in the eradication of S. aureus and use of anti-inflammatory drugs. [scielo.br]
Workup
Microbiology
- Staphylococcus Aureus
The main bacteria involved in the etiology of pyodermitis are Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. [scielo.br]
Treatment
Treatment of folliculitis with monochromatic excimer light (308 nm). [scielo.br]
Etiology
The main bacteria involved in the etiology of pyodermitis are Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. [scielo.br]
Prevention
Currently, prevention and early intervention are the mainstays of therapy. 26 Nuchal keloid folliculitis is characterized by deep folliculitis with scarring or perifoliculitis, which occurs in the posterior, inferior occipital and nuchal region of the [scielo.br]