[Pseudomonas aeruginosa in dermatology].

Ann Dermatol Venereol

Service de dermatologie, hôpital d'instruction des armées Sainte-Anne, 83800 Toulon, France. Electronic address:

Published: November 2017

AI Article Synopsis

  • * This bacterium often colonizes chronic wounds and serious burns, as well as causing specific skin issues like spongiotic or acantholytic dermatosis, particularly in skinfold areas.
  • * Its high resistance to antibiotics and antiseptics makes it especially concerning, and it is also linked to folliculitis from water sports or nail infections (chloronychia).

Article Abstract

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a ubiquitous Gram-negative bacillus characterized by its greenish color and sweetish smell, is at the origin of potentially severe forms of dermatosis, such as ecthyma gangrenosum which marks immunosuppression or reveals blood-poisoning, especially in children. It frequently colonizes chronic wounds and serious burns, and spongiotic or acantholytic dermatosis, especially when severe or localized in skinfolds. It requires special care because of its high resistance to antibiotics and antiseptics. It can also involve folliculitis favored by water sports or a nail disorder (chloronychia).

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