| Literature DB >> 25694635 |
Kathryn Martires1, Kumar Sukhdeo2, Eric Meinhardt3.
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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. 2015 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25694635 PMCID: PMC4336880 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-207907
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X