Mar 13, 2019 · The most common superficial form of infectious folliculitis is known as impetigo of Bockhart and is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Clinically it is characterized by 1-6mm …

Aug 15, 2014 · Impetigo is the most common bacterial skin infection in children two to five years of age. There are two principal types: nonbullous (70% of cases) and bullous (30% of cases).

SPF, the result of inflammatory changes confined to the follicle orifice, is also known as follicular impetigo or Bockhart impetigo and is always caused by S.a. SPF is common on the scalp and …

Impetigo of Bockhart [1] and Superficial folliculitis [1] Specialty: Dermatology

An acute eruption or one present for only a short time is usually due to Staph bacteria (impetigo of Bockhart). This is treated with oral cephalexin, dicloxacillin or similar oral antibiotic. Topical …

What is the outlook for folliculitis? 1. Staphylococcal folliculitis. Bockhart impetigo”. It is caused by the bacterium, staphylococcus aureus, and presents as pustules (most often without …

Impetigo is a common, superficial, highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterised by pustules and honey-coloured crusted erosions. It affects the superficial layers of the epidermis …

A common variant of superficial folliculitis is impetigo of Bockhart (Figure 1). Poor hygiene and occlusion of the skin have been implicated as promoting factors, with the causative bacterial …

Infection of the Beard area. Kerion: a review of 2 cases. Wall D, Fraher M, O'Connell B, Watson R, Timon C, Stassen LF, Barnes LIr Med J 2014 Jul-Aug;107 (7):219-21. PMID: 25226722.

Jan 1, 2013 · Superficial folliculitis, also known as Bockhart impetigo, typically presents with small, folliculocentric pustules with surrounding erythema that evolve into crusted papules with …