Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following terms refers most precisely to a localized skin infection of a single hair follicle?

Which of the following terms refers most precisely to a localized skin infection of a single hair follicle?
a) Furuncle
Furuncles occur anywhere on the body, but are most prevalent in areas subjected to irritation, pressure friction, and excessive perspiration, such as the back of the neck, the axillae, or the buttocks.
b) Carbuncle
A carbuncle is a localized skin infection involving several hair follicles.
c) Chelitis.
Chelitis refers to dry cracking at the corners of the mouth.
d) Comedone.
Comedones are the primary lesions of acne, caused by sebum blockage in the hair follicle.