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Skin Disorders (Home) > Folliculitis What is Folliculitis? In lay man language, Folliculitis is the condition which results in hair loss. Actually Folliculitis is a disease that causes acute inflammation of the walls of the lumen of the hair follicle causing it to die and fall. The inflammation can be of many types, depending what is the cause. When Folliculitis occurs, the skin is getting itchy. It is advisable not to scratch itself because after that you will develop scars. Another milder version is: Perifollicuties – while the Folliculitis means the inflammation of the hair follicle itself, the peri-folliculitis is usually seen attacking the surrounding area of the hair. Usually the Folliculitis leads to peri folliculitis though sometimes both the manifestations come up at the same time. Do not confuse the acne with Folliculitis. The difference between these two afflictions is that one is follicular inflammation of the hair itself, while the acne the skin is actually plugged with keratin at the follicle level. Symptoms The people who suffer from a superficial affliction will have to bear with the trouble for about 56 days; however if the patient develops deep Folliculitis, then he will need extra attention. The Folliculitis will produce small papules full of pus that are always formed around a hair follicle. Those who have more inflammations should consult with the doctor because if left untreated it will turn into lesions which will be quite painful and ungainly. Where do you find Folliculitis? • This type of problems is most likely to crop up in the bikini area and/or underarm. • Usually this disease once contacted will cover all the hair covered areas in the body. • Folliculitis is of two forms, i.e. one is superficial and the other is termed as deep Folliculitis. It is very much possible that one person manage to get both the afflictions since very often superficial develops into the deep Folliculitis. Impetigo – this is one of the most common occurrences; it is also known as barber’s itch symbolizing the place from where he might have contacted it. This is basically an infection caused by the unchanged razor blade, and it typically the result of the staphylococci. These bacteria will also happen to provoke sties on the eyelids. Many times complication arise because children tend to scratch after which the whole period, creating wounds and scars. In the summer carbuncles, tiny pimples, and others will be more likely to erupt than anything else. There is an uncommon type of superficial Folliculitis under terribly unhygienic conditions. This affliction is termed as Tinea Barbae and is usually seen erupting with farmers. The superficial infection is mild, but it can anytime turn serious. There are many more types of Folliculitis. Some of the affliction are enumerated below: • Pseudofolliculitis barbae • Acne keloidalis nuchae • Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) • Eosinophilic folliculitis • Pityrosporum eosinophilic folliculitis • What is the main cause for this destruction? There are many causes for this terrible affliction; these could be infection, excessive sweating, friction, etc. When you think you might be suffering for this, please checkout on the immune system and then take what is advised for it by the doctor. You will find that the viral folliculitis as being one of the most commonly encountered cause. The attack usually occurs in weather with high humidity and heat. Also if the person was on high antibiotics for a prolonged time, he/she is a likely candidate for this affliction. Sometimes, the infections can cause deep and pus-filled blisters all over the skin. Those who are sickly, just recovered from jaundice, and so on are more vulnerable to get this disease than any other person.
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