Folliculitis
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Folliculitis Risk Factors
Risk factors for folliculitis include:
Excessive sweating
Male gender
Shaving
Topical steroid creams
Poor skin hygiene
Humid environment
Hot tub use
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Folliculitis Symptoms
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Last Updated: Mar 17, 2009
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Folliculitis References:
Al-Dhafiri SA, Molinari R. Herpetic folliculitis. J Cutan Med Surg. 2002 Jan-Feb;6(1):19-22.
Luelmo-Aguilar J, Santandreu MS. Folliculitis: recognition and management. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2004;5(5):301-10.
Mengesha YM, Bennett ML. Pustular skin disorders: diagnosis and treatment. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2002;3(6):389-400.
