Acute bacterial abscess of a hair follicle (often Staphylococcus aureus)
System(s) affected: skin/exocrine
Synonym(s): boils
Predominant age
Adolescents and young ad...
Located on hair-bearing sites, especially areas prone to friction or repeated minor traumas (e.g., underneath belt, anterior aspects of thighs, nape, buttocks)
No initial fever or syst...
Moist, warm compresses (provide comfort, encourage localization/pointing/drainage) 30 minutes QID
If pointing or large, incise and drain: Consider packing if large or incomple...
Self-limited: usually drains pus spontaneously and w...
Ibler KS, Kromann CB. Recurrent furunculosis–challenges and management: a review. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2014;7:59–64.
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L02.92 Furuncle, unspecified
L02.12 Furuncle of neck
L02.429 Furuncle of limb, unspecified
L02.32 Furuncle of buttock
L02.425 Furuncle of right lower limb
L02.422 Furuncle of left axilla
L02.426 ...
Pathogens may be different in different localities. Keep up-to-date with the locality-specific epidemiology.
If few, furuncles/furunculosis do not need antibiotic treatment. If systemic...
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Folliculitis and early furuncles on a shaved area of the abdomen
folliculitis: with multiple furuncles
FIGURE 5.7 Irritant folliculitis. This woman developed small erythematous papules after shaving her legs. Note the gridlike (follicular) pattern.
FIGURE 5.7 Irritant folliculitis. This woman developed small erythematous papules after shaving her legs. Note the gridlike (follicular) p...
Hidradenitis suppurativa: axilla
Furuncle. This patient has a tender “boil” located in his axilla. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Furuncle. This patient has a tender “boil” located in his axilla. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagn...