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Dermatology - Boils (Furuncle, Carbuncle and Abscess)

2/5/2024

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Dermatology - Boils (Furuncle, Carbuncle and Abscess)  

Traumatic skin inoculation or infection extension into hair follicles can lead to deeper skin infections.

​Abscess
localized inflammation, either acute or chronic, that accumulates pus in the tissue.
This is an inflammatory reaction to something foreign or infectious.

Furuncle
Acute boil, abscess, or red, hot, sensitive nodule that develops from a staphylococcal foliculitis.

​Carbuncle
deeper infection made up of interconnected abscesses that typically start in multiple nearby hair follicles.
The most frequent etiologic agent is Staphylococcus aureus, while infections with other microorganisms can sometimes happen. Sterile abscess could be a reaction to something alien.Malaise and a low-grade fever are possible. The lesions are unpleasant, sensitive, and red.

Abscesses on the skin can originate in the dermis, subcutaneous fat, muscle, or deeper structures. They can occur in any organ or tissue. Over the course of several days to weeks, pus builds up in a localized area to form a red, painful nodule. Central fluctuance is a characteristic of well-formed abscesses. Furuncles are solid, tender nodules that can initially measure up to 1-2 cm in diameter. They can become fluctuant and develop an abscess or core pustule. Nodules with cavitation persist following abscess drainage. The furuncle may have a fluctuating zone of cellulitis surrounding it. Carbuncles are made up of several to several nearby furuncles that coalesce, and they evolve similarly to furuncles. Numerous loculated dermal and subcutaneous abscesses, superficial pustules, necrotic plugs, and sieve-like apertures that drain pus are the characteristics of these.

Gram staining and culture are used to confirm the diagnosis, which is made clinically. Differential includes hidradenitis suppurativa (axillae, groin, or vulva), burst epidermoid or pilar cyst.

Use the proper antibiotic medication in conjunction with an incision and drainage.
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