Folliculitis
Folliculitis is a skin infection that occurs around the hair follicles. You are more likely to develop folliculitis if you are around whirlpools, swimming pools and hot tubs that are not well chlorinated or are contaminated with bacteria. People undergoing antibiotic or corticosteroid treatment are also more likely to develop folliculitis.
Symptoms
- Redness
- Multiple small, raised bumps
- Central pustule at the middle of the bump
- Itchiness
Diagnosis
In addition to a diagnosis by sight, doctors may do a bacterial culture to determine the type of bacteria causing the infection.
Treatment
Folliculitis is treated with warm compresses, and topical antibacterial and antifungal medications. It may also be treated with a topical antibiotic.
