Folliculitis is a type of skin abscess that involves the hair follicle. Abscesses may appear both on the skin surface and within the deeper structures of the skin without always involving a hair follicle.
Folliculitis signs and symptoms include:
- Clusters of small red bumps or white-headed pimples that develop around hair follicles
- Pus-filled blisters that break open and crust over
- Red and inflamed skin
- Itchy or burning skin
- Tenderness or pain
- A large swollen bump or mass
Include:
- Skin Examination
- Clinical history
- Laboratory Tests
- Skin Biopsy
The treatments for folliculitis depend on the
- Type and severity of your condition
- What self-care measures you've already tried
- Preferences for treatment.
Treatment Include:
- Medication management
- Other intervention:
Include
- Minor surgery
- Laser hair removal
Consult general physician and dermatologist at Aadil Hospital
