Diabetes, chronic leukemia, organ transplantation or HIV/AIDS
Obesity
Inflammatory skin conditions, such as dermatitis, acne or eczema.
Tight clothing
Friction from shaving
Lack of hygiene
Heat and humidity
Staphylococcal infection in the nasal passages
Excessive perspiration
Injuries to your skin, such as abrasions or surgical wounds
Covering skin with plastic dressings or adhesive tape
Exposure to coal tar, pitch or creosote
And since it is bacterial it is contagious! Non infectious forms of folliculitis is caused by tars, oil and greases that come in to contact with the skin.
Help yourself
You can nip it in the bud.
Do not hesitate to get medical help if you develop a fever, pain or if the symptoms worsen.
What is folliculitis?
And since it is bacterial it is contagious! Non infectious forms of folliculitis is caused by tars, oil and greases that come in to contact with the skin.
Help yourself
You can nip it in the bud.
Do not hesitate to get medical help if you develop a fever, pain or if the symptoms worsen.
-Aparna K V