Eruptive furunculosis following the soak and smear regimen. (18th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martires, Kathryn; Sukhdeo, Kumar; Meinhardt, Eric
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2015
• Publication Date: 2015-02-18
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-207907
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : The 'soak and smear' regimen is a highly effective method for localised topical therapy employed by dermatologists for widespread inflammatory skin conditions. The regimen involves application of topical medication under occlusion after soaking in water. Complications from this treatment method are rare. We present a case of multiple, generalised methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-positive furuncles arising in a patient as an unexpected consequence of therapy. The case highlights an unanticipated risk of a commonly employed treatment amid an epidemic of MRSA in the community.