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1 wrz 2010 · Caused by infection, friction and other causes of follicular trauma, excessive perspiration and occlusion. Infectious cases are either superficial (fungi, bacteria, syphilis, viral) or deep (usually granulomatous and due to either fungi or bacteria)
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Skin inflammatory (nontumor) - Fungi - Candida. In U.S.,...
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8 sie 2023 · Objectives: Outline the etiology of different forms of folliculitis. Review common history and physical exam findings in patients with folliculitis. Summarize the different treatment options for each listed type of folliculitis.
Folliculitis decalvans (FD) is a form of primary cicatricial alopecia (PCA), the clinical features of which consist of crusts, erythema, pustules, and tufted hairs, often with Staphylococcus aureus infection, causing progressive, permanent hair loss. 1-5 Although the histopathologic findings of FD have been documented previously, 5-8 most ...
Perforating folliculitis presents with multiple follicular papules on the extremities and buttocks. Numerous disease associations have been described. It is well described to cause an itchy eruption in chronic renal failure patients on dialysis.
5 sie 2024 · Practice Essentials. Folliculitis is a relatively common condition that arises due to an accumulation of inflammatory cells within the superficial or deep aspect of the hair follicle and has...
8 sie 2023 · Folliculitis is a common, generally benign, skin condition in which the hair follicle becomes infected/inflamed and forms a pustule or erythematous papule of overlying hair-covered skin.
Malassezia folliculitis is likely caused by Malassezia globosa in the majority of cases. Follicular occlusion may be the primary pathology. Overgrowth of yeast probably follows as a secondary process.
