Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

which can lead to furuncle or carbuncle formation. Folliculitis
can be either a superficial or a deep infection of hair follicule it
is characterized by a pustule surrounded by an erythematous
papule.
A furuncle is an infection of the deep follicle, involving the
tissue beyond the follicle, involving the tissue beyond the
follicle. This lesion is hard, tender, and erythematous
carbuncles are formed when several follicles become infected
and intercommunicate with one another.
Cause:- The most common offending organism is
staphylococcus aureus.
If the lesion is single or and a superficial folliculitis, a topical
ointment or lotion such as Bactracin or Neosporin G
(polymyxin B sulfate, 10,000 units, Neomycin sulfate 5 mg,
and gramicidin 0.25 mg)
Deep-seated infections are (eg. Furncles and carbuncles)
require the use of hot compresses to facilitate pointing. This
may result in spontaneous drainage. If this does not occur
incision and the use of systemic antibiotics may be required.
Treatment can be accomplished with orally administered
cephalosporins. (eg. Cephalexin 500 mg every 6 hours;
cetadroxil 500 mg every 12 hours or cetactor 500mg every 8
hours for 10days).
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