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Sure, here is more specific information on the disease associations:

Folliculitis:
Folliculitis is an inflammatory process that involves the hair follicle or the
pilosebaceous unit. It often manifests with redness, swelling, itching, or
tenderness around the follicle and the perifollicular area. Folliculitis usually
evolves in appearance and associated symptoms depending on the underlying cause and
the depth of involvement. Clinically, it may appear as a dry thickened bump or as a
pustule (pus-filled space) in the follicular opening or as a nodule deep in the
follicle. It may also be a primary skin condition or as a secondary process in
relation to another dermatologic disease. The location and the course of the
folliculitis may help your dermatologist in determining the cause of the
folliculitis.
The non-infectious types of folliculitis are many and may be associated with
genetics, gender, race and age and may be caused by several factors: stress, sun
exposure, nutritional deficiency, hormones, drugs and medications, systemic
illnesses such as diabetes or kidney disease, and occupational exposure to certain
chemicals of which the most well-known are cutting oil, tar, DDT, and halogenated
hydrocarbons. Chronic recurrent folliculitis may result from any of these factors
or a combination thereof. Acne is a type of chronic folliculitis and the other
conditions that may mimic acne like rosacea, perioral dermatitis, and acneiform
eruptions have distinct clinical manifestations that must be differentiated from
each other to be addressed appropriately.
Mycetomas:
Mycetoma is a chronic disease usually of the foot but any part of the body can be
affected. Infection is most probably acquired by traumatic inoculation of fungi or
bacteria into the subcutaneous tissue. So far more than 70 different bacteria and
fungi have been indicated as causative agents. The disease commonly affects young
adults, mostly males aged between 15 and 30 years in developing countries. People
of low socioeconomic status and manual workers such as agriculturalists, labourers
and herdsmen are the most commonly affected.
Mycetoma is characterized by a combination of painless subcutaneous mass, multiple
sinuses and discharge containing grains. Within the grain, the causative agent is
found. It usually spreads to involve the skin, deep structures and bone, resulting
in destruction, deformity and loss of function, which may be fatal.
Transmission, most probably occurs when the causative organism enters the body
through minor trauma or a penetrating injury, commonly thorn pricks. There is a
clear association between mycetoma and individuals who walk barefooted and are
manual workers. Mycetoma can cause severe physical disabilities that can force
people to stop working and cause stigma.