Management
Furunculosis usually responds to simple measures such as warm skin compresses and good local hygiene. Dressings or poultices (e.g. magnesium sulphate paste) may encourage spontaneous discharge.
Resistant cases may require:
- incision and drainage - for large furuncles
- antibiotics e.g. flucloxacillin, erythromycin - in case of fever or extensive cellulitis (1)
For recurrent cases, eradication of the staphylococcal carriage using antibacterial agents is helpful (1).
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