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Folliculitis Definition

Infection of the hair follicles is called folliculitis. It is characterized by the appearance of the small, white headed pimples around one or more hair follicles which are superficial in most cases of infections.

Folliculitis Diagnosis

Physician can simply diagnose a patient with folliculitis by looking at the infected skin. Other test is culturing and biopsy of an active lesion.

Folliculitis Treatment

Relieving symptoms such as warm compress and anti itch cream helps. But usually without medical treatment it goes away after a few days. Recurring cases require treatment and will depend on type and severity of infection.

Folliculitis Symptoms and Signs

Symptoms vary on the type of infection. Superficial folliculitis or the upper part of the hair follicle can present clusters of small red bumps around the hair follicles, itchiness or tenderness and pus filled blisters that break open and crust over. While the deep folliculitis affects the entire follicle by starting in the deeper surrounding skin which can present symptoms like swollen bump or mass, pain, scars on the cleared infection.

Folliculitis Causes
Follicles that are damaged can be invaded by the viruses, bacteria, fungi which can lead to infections of the follicles (folliculitis). Most common cause are friction from shaving or tight clothing, dermatitis or acne, trauma like abrasions or surgical wounds, excessive perspiration and common among construction or oil workers are exposure to coal tar and creosote.


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