Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that affects the hair follicles on the scalp. It causes inflammation within the follicle creating a bump that can be found anywhere on the scalp or hairline.
Diagnosing Scalp Folliculitis If you suspect you have folliculitis (or if you’re not sure what’s going on with your skin), it’s always a good idea to see a dermatologist. Scalp folliculitis ...
Superficial folliculitis is an inflammation of the upper section of the hair follicle, and may be caused by an injury to the follicle, by infection, or by a chemical irritation of the follicle.
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This causes small bumps in the skin. Folliculitis is caused by infection (bacterial, viral or fungal), or damage to the hair follicles due to other reasons such as shaving or skin irritation.
He finally quit after the stress from work left him with a bad case of folliculitis, a skin disorder caused by inflamed hair follicles. Mr Zheng has since found a better job, but he said people ...