Folliculitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Folliculitis is inflammation of one or more hair follicles. It can occur anywhere on the skin. Alternative Names Pseudofolliculitis... Read more » ...
Folliculitis - A skin condition characterized by inflamed hair follicles. Often confused with acne vulgaris or cystic acne.
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Genes - Within the context of acne, the predisposition inherited from parents.
Folliculitis- Painful, cystic bump, when hair is trapped in the follicle.
Scalp folliculitis (scalp acne): A contagious scalp condition characterized by inflammation and itching.
Sebum: A natural moisturizer secreted by the sebaceous glands, which dictates whether your skin is dry or oily.
Folliculitis
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Folliculitis: Infection of the hair follicles.
Follicle: A small anatomical sac, cavity, or deep narrow-mouthed depression. In hair a follicle is a stratum corneum lined sac that extends into the dermis and contains the hair bulb.
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Boils, Carbuncles and Folliculitis
Other bacterial skin infections that are closely related are boils, carbuncles, and folliculitis. Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicle, which becomes inflamed.
Back and butt breakouts If the spots are itchy, they're folliculitis, a superficial bacterial infection of the hair follicle. If they're not, they're acne.
If you have adult acne for the first time, you should consult a dermatologist to confirm that these are acne and not folliculitis (which resemble acne); and to investigate the underlying cause.
Folliculitis, skin abscesses, and carbuncles differ in the size and depth of the pus-filled pockets. Abscess formation may also occur adjacent to the anus -- in that case abscess is known as a perianal abscess.
There are Facials especially designed to meet the demands and specific needs of male skin.There are many lift-off face masks, rich in botanical liposomes designed to prevent razor burn, sensitivity and folliculitis.
 See also: Skin Care, Acne, Body, Cream, Natural
  
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