Scalp infection and its complications.pptx

Scalp infection complications

1. Anatomy cbl by muhammad abdullah khan roll no. 22mc44

2. Case scenario A 35 years old male who presented with fever and painful , swollen area on his scalp. The patient reported that he intially had a small cut on his scalp after a minor injury , while working in his garden. Over the past week , the area became increasingly swollen, red , and tender. He also developed fever and felt generally unwell. On examination, the residents observe: erythrema and swelling over the right parietal region of the scalp. Pus exuding from a central point of the swollen area Tenderness on palpation

3. Learning objective Complications of scalp infection

4. Few Common Complications Venous sinus thrombosis Osteomylitis Eyelid swelling(Ecchymosis) Folliculititis

5. Dural venous sinus thrombosis Formation of blood clot in the cerebral sinus within the venous lumen

6. Osteomylitis Viral or bacterial infection spreads via emissory veins Occlusion of local blood vessels, which causes bone necrosis and local spread of infection.

7. Black eyes(ecchymosis) An infection or pus can enter the eyelids Because of the loose nature of the subcutaneous tissue within the eyelids Inflammation may result in an accumulation of fluid, causing the eyelids to swell Ecchymosis develop as a result of extra vasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissue and skin of the eyelids and surrounding regions

8. Follicultis Folliculitis is a common inflammatory skin condition affecting your hair follicles. It’s usually caused by a fungal or bacterial infection.

9. Less Common Ones *Sepsis
*Skin scaring
*Hair Loss
*Neurological Problems
*Meningitis

10. Psychological Effect * emotional distress due to discomfort **reduced self esteem ***treatment and financial burden **** chronic health condtions leads to mental health problems Overall affects quality of life