This image shows a typical case of folliculitis. The lesions of folliculitis may have a slight crust on top. This image displays a close-up of folliculitis with one of the lesions being pus-filled. The lesions of scalp folliculitis can be very itchy, resulting in scratching and scabs. This image displays very small pus-filled lesions centered on the hair follicles. After the initial small, red bump or pus-filled lesion, folliculitis lesions often form a small crust or scab. Small pus-filled lesions form around hair follicles in folliculitis. Folliculitis with CA-MRSA (community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus) confirmed by culture of the affected area.
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Who's At Risk
Folliculitis can occur in anyone, though certain conditions make the infection more likely to occur in a person, such as:
  • Irritation from shaving, sweat, clothing, or certain chemicals.
  • Trauma to the skin surface.
  • Living in warm, humid climates, which increases sweating.
  • People with cancer or diseases that suppress the immune system or who are receiving immune-suppressing therapy.
  • Having diabetes and/or being obese.
  • People with acne or other skin conditions, especially teens.
  • Chronic skin steroid therapy.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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