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Folliculitis
The signs and symptoms of folliculitis vary, depending on the type of infection. In superficial forms of the disorder, small pimples develop around one or more hair follicles.
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Folliculitis is inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin.
Alternative Names:
Pseudofolliculitis barbae; Tinea barbae; Barber's itch
Causes, incidence, and risk factors: ...
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Folliculitis is the inflammation of hair follicles due to an infection, injury, or irritation.
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the folliculitis may return
the infection may spread to other body areas
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How is folliculitis treated?
Folliculitis is treated with topical and/or oral antibiotics, for example, dicloxacillin, erythromycin, cephalexin, for one to two weeks. Over-the-counter antibiotics such as Neosporin can have a mild antibacterial effect.
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Hot tub folliculitis is caused by exposure to contaminated water in a hot tub or spa. People with open cuts or sores, people with diabetes, or those have a history of other skin conditions are at increased risk for infection.
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Folliculitis, decalvans on the scalp
Definition:Partial or complete loss of hair is called alopecia.Alternative Names:
Loss of hair; Alopecia; Baldness ...
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EOSINOPHILIC FOLLICULITIS: An inflammatory reaction around hair follicles, characterized by very itchy papules (small elevations or bumps on the skin) that may grow together to form plaques.
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eosinophilic leukocyte; eosinophilic leukocytosis; eosinophilic leukopenia; eosinophilic lung disease; eosinophilic meningitis; eosinophilic meningoencephalitis; eosinophilic pneumonia; eosinophilic pneumonopathy; eosinophilic pustular folliculitis; ...
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Although pityriasis versicolor is harmless, the Malassezia furfur yeast can also sometimes cause more bothersome skin conditions such as seborrhoeic dermatitis (cradle cap) or an itchy rash called pityrosporum folliculitis (when the yeast infects the ...
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Lyra laser system Laser system uses extended pulse duration (EDP) technology for the treatment of leg veins; recently FDA approved for hair removal on all types of skin (Fitzpatrick classification I-VI) as well as for treatment of pseudofolliculitis, ...
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