Vulvar folliculitis

Introduction to vulvar folliculitis Vulvar folliculitis is mainly caused by infection around hair follicles or hair follicles. The vulva is skin tissue and is rich in hair follicles. When the body is low in resistance, the vulva skin is damaged, and the superficial hair follicles and surrounding tissues are Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis. Streptococcus infection can cause acute, subacute, chronic vulvar folliculitis. basic knowledge The proportion of the disease: the probability of the population is 1.2% Susceptible people: women Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: impetigo

Causes of vulvar folliculitis

(1) Causes of the disease

Vulvar folliculitis is an inflammation caused by non-specific purulent bacteria invading the vaginal hair follicles. Scratching, rubbing, high temperature, humidity, and sweating are the predisposing factors for this disease.

(two) pathogenesis

When the vulva skin is stimulated by vaginal secretions such as lochia, inflammatory vaginal discharge, sweat, moisture, etc., the patient does not pay attention to the local cleansing of the vulva, plus obesity, friction, skin damage (including preoperative skin damage, etc.) Causes pathogens to invade the hair follicles, causing vulvar folliculitis.

Vulvar folliculitis prevention

Keep the vulva clean, change frequently, wash frequently, dry underwear, avoid bathing or bathing in large pools to prevent cross infection.

Vulvar folliculitis complications Complications, impetigo

Can be complicated by Candida infection.

Vulvar folliculitis symptoms common symptoms vulvar edema edema congestion pustules

The skin around the hair follicles of the vulva is red, swollen and painful, and gradually forms a conical pustule. The center is a pubic hair that is worn out. The pustules can be multiple, and the adjacent small pustules can fuse with each other to form a large pustule. At the same time, accompanied by severe congestion of the vulva, edema and pain.

Examination of vulvar folliculitis

Blood routine examination, white blood cells and neutrophils can be elevated, hair follicle secretions for bacterial culture and drug sensitivity experiments to facilitate the choice of antibiotics.

Diagnosis and diagnosis of vulvar folliculitis

According to clinical manifestations, the relationship between signs and lesions and hair follicles can be diagnosed, that is, superficial pustules centered on pubic hair, with less inflammation and less infiltration. Repeated authors should pay attention to check whether they have diabetes at the same time.

Identification with vulvar rickets.

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