OVERVIEW

8. TREATMENT
• Systemic antibiotics
• Penicillin or erythromycin
• Local Agents
– Mupirocin ( local or topical ointments )
• Betadine solution is used to prevent the
bacterial growth

11. CLINICAL FEATURES
• Burning sensation over affected area
• Itching
• Tenderness

12. TREATMENT
• Topical antibiotics
• Anti staphylococcal soap
• Warm compression over affected area

14. FURUNCLE
• It is also known as boils.
• It is the inflammation of one or more hair
follicles and spreading to dermis.
• Caused by staphylococcus aureus
• Commonly occurs in back of neck, thighs,
axilla, perineum and buttoks.

16. CLINICAL FEATURES
• Deep, firm, red painful nodules will be present
and the size varies from 1-5 cm in diameter.

17. TREATMENT
• Topical antibiotics
• Warm or moist compress should be given

18. CARBUNCLES
• The multiple interconnected furuncles is
known as carbuncles.

20. CLINICAL FEATURES
• May have chills, fever and malaise
• erythema

21. TREATMENT
• Topical antibiotics
• I & D should perform

24. CLINICAL FEATURES
• Redness
• Red streaking
• Swelling
• Warmth
• Pain or tenderness
• Leaking of yellow, clear fluid or pus

25. Treatment for Cellulitis
• Rest the area.
• Elevate the area to help reduce swelling and
relieve discomfort.
• Use over-the-counter pain relievers such
as acetaminophen (Tylenol)
or ibuprofen (Motrin) to ease the pain, as well
as keep your fever down.