What is it?
Folliculitis occurs when the hair follicles become irritated or infected.
They may appear to be 2-5 mm red, painful or itchy bumps or pustules around hair follicles.
Folliculitis can be caused by:
- bacterial, viral or fungal organisms
- irritating substances
- damage to the hair follicle by shaving, scratching or obstruction of the pore
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Folliculitis