Boils and Impetigo

Subject: Child Health Nursing

Overview

A boil is an accumulation of pus under the skin. A boil is a skin illness that begins in an oil gland or hair follicle. Boils typically develop on the neck, cheeks, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks. Typically, the staphylococcus bacterium that causes boils. Swollen lymph nodes, a worsening of the boils, a lack of oil drainage, among other clinical characteristics, are boils. Additional blood tests will be done if there are questions about how serious the illness is. If the illness is serious, the physicians could recommend antibiotics. If the boil is removed, a culture may be performed to identify the specific strain of bacteria that has infected the patient. Impetigo is a contagious superficial skin infection brought on by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus, just like other skin diseases. The clinical signs of impetigo include red sores, blisters on exposed skin, fever, elevated bacterial counts, crust that breaks off and leaves scars, and numerous lesions. Impetigo is treated with systemic antibiotics as well as topical use of an antibacterial cream such tetracycline erythromycin.

Boils

A boil is an accumulation of pus under the skin. A boil is a skin illness that begins in an oil gland or hair follicle. Boils typically develop on the neck, face, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks. Typically, the staphylococcus bacteria that causes boils.

Clinical Features

  • Start running a fever.
  • Swollen lymph nodes.
  • Pain become severe.
  • Boil does not drain.

Treatment

  • Medical Treatment

Additional blood tests will be done if there are questions about how serious the infection is. If the infection is serious, the doctors might recommend antibiotics. If the boil is removed, a culture may be performed to identify the specific strain of bacteria that is infected the patient.

  • Nursing Management
    • Apply warm compresses and heated water to the boil. In addition to bringing the pus to the surface, this will lessen the discomfort.
    • When the boil begins to bleed, clean it with rubbing alcohol after washing it with an antibacterial soap until all the pus is gone.
    • Use a bandage and a medicinal ointment. Until the wound heals, keep washing the infected area two to three times daily and applying warm compresses.
    • Convey comfort.
    • kept the vital signs steady.
    • Support for mental health should be given.

Impetigo

It is a contagious superficial skin infection caused by staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus.

Clinical Feature

  • Red sore, blister on the exposed skin surface.
  • Symptoms of bacterial infections like fever increased counts present.
  • Blister burst- any yellowish gold crust is formed.
  • The crust falls off and leaves a scar, multiple lesions.

Treatment

  • Topical treatment with an antibacterial ointment like tetracycline erythromycin.
    • Systemic antibiotic
Things to remember
  • A boil is an accumulation of pus under the skin. A boil is a skin illness that begins in an oil gland or hair follicle.
  • Boils typically develop on the neck, cheeks, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks. Typically, the staphylococcus bacterium that causes boils.
  • The superficial skin infection known as impetigo is spread by staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus.
  • The clinical signs of impetigo include red sores, blisters on exposed skin, fever, increased bacterial counts, crust that falls off and leaves scars, and multiple lesions.
  • Impetigo is treated with a systemic antibiotic as well as topical application of an antibacterial ointment like tetracycline erythromycin.
Questions and Answers

An accumulation of pus under the skin is known as a boil. A boil is a skin illness that begins in an oil gland or hair follicle. Boils typically develop on the neck, cheeks, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks. Typically, the staphylococcus bacterium that causes boils.

A superficial skin infection known as impetigo is spreadable and is brought on by streptococcus or staphylococcus aureus.

Clinical Feature

  • Blisters and red sores are seen on the exposed skin.
  • There are signs of bacterial infections, such as fever and higher numbers.
  • Any yellowish gold crust that forms after a blister bursts.
  • A scar and several lesions are left behind when the crust falls off.

Treatment

  • Topical treatment with an antibacterial ointment like tetracycline erythromycin.
  • Systemic antibiotic.

Medical Treatment-

Additional blood tests will be done if there are questions about how serious the infection is. If the infection is serious, the doctors might recommend antibiotics. If the boil is removed, a culture may be performed to identify the specific strain of bacteria that is infected the patient.

Nursing Management

  • Apply warm compresses and soak the boil in warm water. This will decrease the pain and help draw the pus to the surface.
  • When the boil starts drainage, wash it with an antibacterial soap until all the pus is gone and clean with rubbing alcohol.
  • Apply a medicated ointment and a bandage. Continue to wash the infected area two to three times a day and to use warm compresses until the wound heals.
  • Provide comfort
  • Maintained the vital sings.
  • Psychological support should be provided.

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