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Follicultis

Posted Oct 01 2008 12:00am

What is folliculitis?

  • 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.

-Aparna K V

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