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