Folliculitis

Folliculitis is inflammation of hair follicles, presenting with follicular papules/pustules on scalp/face/trunk/extremities. Causes: bacterial (S. aureus/Pseudomonas hot-tub), fungal (Malassezia/tinea), viral (HSV/herpetic sycosis), noninfectious (pseudofolliculitis barbae/eosinophilic/irritant). Treatment: identify cause (bacterial: topical/oral antistaph antibiotics; Pseudomonas: oral ciprofloxacin; fungal: topical/oral antifungals; viral: antivirals; noninfectious: avoid irritants/shaving, topical steroids); hygiene; warm compresses; avoid tight clothing/occlusion; treat secondary infection; follow-up dermatology; biopsy/recurrent workup (diabetes/immunosuppression).

Common Symptoms

Follicular papules/pustules; scalp/face/trunk; by cause

Causes and Pathogenesis

Infectious/noninfectious inflammation of hair follicle causes folliculitis.

Treatment

Identify cause; topical/oral antibiotics/antifungals/antivirals; hygiene; avoid shaving

Preventive Measures

Hygiene; loose clothing; avoid hot-tub; treat predisposing disease.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.