Folliculitis

NAME :- SHAKTISINH B
RATHOD
MILAN GOJIYA
GROUP:VII-C2
 Folliculitis

• Folliculitis means an inflamed hair follicle due

to any cause. The result is a tender red spot,
often with a surface pustule.
• At first it may look like small red bumps or
white-headed pimples around hair follicles.
• The infection can spread and turn into
nonhealing, crusty sores.
• The condition isn't life-threatening, but it can
be itchy, sore.
TYPES OF Folliculitis

• The two main types of folliculitis are

superficial and deep.

 Forms of Superfical Folliculitis :

Bacterial Folliculitis
Hot tub folliculitis (pseudomonas folliculitis).
 Razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis barbae)
Pityrosporum Folliculitis
 Forms Of Deep Folliculitis :
• Sycosis barbae
• Gram-negative folliculitis.
• Boils (furuncles) and carbuncles.
• Eosinophilic folliculitis
CAUSES

• Folliculitis is caused when a hair follicle is inflamed

(swollen) and infected. This causes the follicle to swell
under the skin, creating uncomfortable bumps on the
surface of your skin.
• You can also contract folliculitis caused by Staph bacteria
through contact with items, such as razors, towels, or
clothing used by someone who has bacterial folliculitis.
 SYMPTOMS OF FOLLICULITIS

• Pus-filled blisters that break open and

crust over
• Itchy, burning skin
• Painful, tender skin
• A large swollen bump or mass
 RISK FACTOR & COMPLICATIONS

• Anyone at any age can develop folliculitis, • Recurrent or spreading infection

but common risk factors include:
• Boils under the skin (furunculosis)
• wearing tight clothing that traps sweat
• Permanent skin damage, such as
• touching, rubbing, or scratching your skin
scarring or dark spots
frequently
• Destruction of hair follicles and
• shaving anywhere on the body
permanent hair loss
• soaking in a hot tub
• having a weakened immune system that
increases your vulnerability to infection.
 DIAGNOSIS

• Folliculitis is usually diagnosed during a physical exam with your healthcare provider. This can
be done during an appointment and in most cases, you do not need to see a skincare specialist.

Medical history and ask you about your habits. Some questions might include:
• how long you’ve had bumps on your skin
• what other symptoms you’ve been experiencing
• Have you been in a hot tub or sauna?
• Do you shave every day?
• Are you currently taking any medications, including acne treatments?
 TREATMENT

• Using antibacterial cleansers to clean the skin. This will limit the amount of bacteria
on your skin.
• Applying warm towels to your irritated skin to sooth the discomfort.
• Using anti-itch creams.
• Creams, shampoos or pills to fight fungal infections.
• Creams or pills to reduce inflammation.
• Minor surgery
• Laser hair removal