Sycosis

Sycosis is a staphylococcal infection of the entire hair follicle, which commonly results in the permanent destruction of that follicle. The condition usually arises because of lack of hygiene during shaving - e.g. dirty razors, shaving brushes or towels. Areas of involvement most typically include the beard, sycosis barbae, and the scalp, folliculitis decalvans. Staphylococcus aureus is the bacteria responsible for the rash. It is not known why some patients develop this more profound destructive type of folliculitis, rather than more common superficial variants. Progression over many years can result in the destruction of extensive areas of hair bearing tissue.

Treatment of Sycosis

Long term treatment with antistaphylococcal antibiotics, such as oral fusidic acid is often quite helpful.
Treatment of the nasal carrier state with topical mupirocin or fusidic acid is also indicated.

Nails Care

Anychia
Clawing of the Nails
Clubbing
Discoloration of the Nail Plate
Ingrowing Toe Nail
Koilonychia
Longitudinal Striations
Loss of Nail Plate
Onycholysis
Paronychia
Pitting of Nail Plates
Pterygium
Thickening of Nail Plate
Transverse Ridges

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