Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Inpatient Management Guide Definition Cellulitis: infection of dermis and subcutaneous fat Impetigo: superficial purulent lesions, esp. on face and extremities. Commonly with bullae and/or golden crust Erysipelas: raised erythematous lesion with clear borders Folliculitis: hair follicle inflammation. Superficial and limited to the epidermis. Furunculosis: hair follicle infection that extend to dermis. Multiple = carbuncle Necrotizing …