Folliculitis

Infectious Folliculitis

Folliculitis is a common skin condition in which

hair follicles

 become inflamed. It's usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. At first, it may look like small red bumps or white-headed pimples around hair follicles. The infection can spread and turn into nonhealing, crusty sores. You can have folliculitis on any part of your body that has hair. But it is most common on the beard area, arms, back, buttocks, and legs.
The condition isn't life-threatening, but it can be itchy, sore and embarrassing. Severe infections can cause permanent hair loss and scarring.
Symptoms

Red lesions filled with pus

  • Hair in papules

  • At scalp, At face, At beard

  • At buttocks, At upper extremity, At lower extremity

  • At back

  • Painful

common

Skin rash and redness

  • At the bump site

common

Itchy skin

  • At the bump site

common

Dark patches of skin

  • At the bump site

common

Risk factors

Excessive sweating

Hot, humid environments

Consumption of contaminated food or water

or Area of poor sanitation

Falling sick easily

or Diabetes mellitus

or HIV infection

Recent antibiotic use

or Use of tetracyclines

or Use of steroids

Hair removal by shaving

Intravenous drug abuse

Treatment
1-Creams or pills to control infection. For mild infections, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic cream, lotion or gel. 2-Creams, shampoos or pills to fight fungal infections. Antifungals are for infections caused by yeast rather than bacteria. 3-Creams or pills to reduce inflammation.
Recommended specialist

If you have Folliculitis, then a visit to a dermatologist is recommended.

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