Folliculitis

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Folliculitis
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What is folliculitis?

• Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair
  follicles. Every hair on your body grows out of a
  small pouch called a follicle. You can suffer
  from folliculitis on any part of your body that
  is consisting of hairs. But this type of
  condition is most commonly found on the beard
  area, arms, back, buttocks, and legs.

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What causes folliculitis?

• Folliculitis may be caused by bacteria. It also
  can be caused by yeast or another type of
  fungus. You may suffer from folliculitis if you
  are having damaged hair follicles. Shaving or
  wearing clothes that rub the skin can irritate
  the follicles, which can lead to folliculitis.
  They also can become blocked or irritated by
  sweat, machine oils, or makeup. At times, when
  the follicles are injured, they are more likely
  to become infected.You are more prone to get
  folliculitis if you
• Use a hot tub, or swimming pool that is not
  properly treated with chlorine.
• Wear tight clothes.

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What causes folliculitis?
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• Use or work with substances that can irritate or
  block the follicles. Examples involve makeup,
  cocoa butter, motor oil, tar, and creosote.
• Are having an infected cut, scrape, or surgical
  wound. The bacteria or fungi can spread to nearby
  hair follicles.
• Are having a disease such as diabetes or HIV that
  lowers your ability to fight infection.

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How is folliculitis diagnosed?

• Your doctor will examine your skin and ask about
  your health and activities. He or she may do
  tests to find out what is causing your
  folliculitis and to make sure you don't have a
  different problem, such as impetigo or heat
  rash.Testing a sample of the fluid in the
  pimples or a sample of tissue can help your
  doctor to learn what is causing the infection.

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What are the symptoms of Folliculitis?

• Generally, folliculitis seems like red pimples
  with a hair in the centre of each one. The
  pimples can be consisting of pus in them, and
  they may itch or burn. When the pimples break
  open, they may drain pus, blood, or both."Hot
  tub folliculitis" most often appears about 72
  hours after you've been in a hot tub or spa.
  Several of small pimples are seen on your stomach
  and sometimes on your arms and legs.You can
  surely have a mild fever and have an upset
  stomach. Most of the time, this kind of
  folliculitis goes away on its own in 7 to 10
  days. 

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How is Folliculitis treated?

• Moderate folliculitis generally gets treated on
  its own in about 2-3 weeks. One can easily take
  care of himself at home with
• A warm compress - This may ease itching and help
  healing. To make a warm compress, soak a hand
  towel in warm water. Extract out the excess
  water, and place the towel on the affected skin.
• Medicated shampoo - This can be used to treat
  folliculitis on the scalp or beard.
• If the inflammation gets worse or doesn't go
  away, you may need to see your doctor. He or she
  may prescribe medicine, such as an antibiotic.

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