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What is tx of folliculitis and boils?

Author: H K



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General hygiene measures (wash, don't handle boil) • Local antiseptic care in a topical form (solution, creams, ointments): chlorhexidine, polyvidone iodine. . For boils: systemic oral antibiotic therapy active on the S. aureus, if comorbidities and / or risk of complications: penicillin group M (oxacillin or cloxacillin). Macrolides or pristinamycin in case of allergy and / or contra-indication • duration of treatment: 10 days • In case of furunculosis: In addition to the previous measures: • Disinfection of the portages, armpits, perineum, nasal vestibules and external auditory canal, • Antiseptic toilet and application (repeated, sequential) of topical antibiotic (fucidic acid, mupirocine except on the mucous membranes ...)


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