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Folliculitis

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Folliculitis, decalvans on the scalp
Folliculitis, decalvans on the scalp
Folliculitis on the leg
Folliculitis on the leg
Alternative Names

Pseudofolliculitis barbae; Tinea barbae; Barber's itch


Symptoms

Common symptoms include a rash, itching, and pimples or pustules near a hair follicle in the neck, groin, or genital area. The pimples may crust over.


Signs and tests

A diagnosis is primarily based on how the skin looks. Lab tests may show which bacteria or fungus is causing the infection.


Review Date: 10/16/2006
Reviewed By: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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