Skin Soft Tissue Infections Anatomy of the Skin

Skin & Soft Tissue Infections

Anatomy of the Skin

Glands in the human skin

What determines the skin color?

Melanocyte

Infections

Pathogenes is

Necrotizing Fascitis Erysipel as Deep Vein Contact Dermatitis Cellulitis Erythema Multiforme Ecthym a Folliculiti Impetig

Treatment: • Intravenous antibiotic therapy. • Surgery to remove damaged or dead tissue in order to stop the spread of infection. • Amputations of affected limbs, in some cases.

• Contact dermatitis is a red, itchy rash caused by direct contact with a substance or an allergic reaction to it. Ex: cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry and plants • The rash isn't contagious or life-threatening, but it can be very uncomfortable.

Folliculitis Infection and inflammation of one or more hair follicles. Causative organism: Staphylococcus aureus The condition may occur anywhere on the skin except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet Treated with antibiotics

Management of boils (furancles) & carbuncles (commonly called skin Abscess) Always Incision & Drainage (I & D)

Acne When hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells Causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples (Acne) Usually appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Is a serious condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside your body mostly in the lower limbs.

Microbial diagnosis of skin Infections Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus pyogens

Staphylococcus aureus

Streptococcus pyogens

Management of Skin & Soft Tissue Infections (SSTI)

Moderate: SIRS Severe: septic, failed treatment, immunocompromised, deep involvement Stevens, DL, Bisno, AL, Chambers, HF, et al. Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections: 2014 update