Folliculitis / Furunculosis
- Usually self-limiting.
- For large furuncles, recommend incision and drainage and C&S of pus, probing cavities to break up loculations, and covering with dry dressing.
- Systemic antibiotics (see Carbuncles) recommended if:
scalp folliculitis
fever
significant surrounding cellulitis
tachycardia.
- Unresolving furunculosis - consider mycobacterial infections.