folliculitis
Infected hair roots
Folliculitis is inflammation of hair follicles, typically caused by bacterial or fungal infection.
It appears as small red bumps or white-headed pimples around hair follicles, often itchy or tender.
Common sites include the beard area, scalp, thighs, and buttocks.
Hot tub folliculitis comes from contaminated water.
Most cases resolve on their own or with topical treatment.
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- staphylococcusSpherical bacteria in clusters
- pseudomonasGram-negative rod-shaped bacterium
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- shavingRemoving hair with blade
ingrown hair · friction · occlusion · sweating · hot tub · razor bumps · waxing · humidity
Bacterial skin abscess
Crimson-hued state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- pusInfected tissue fluid
pustules · papules · pain · discomfort · warmth · erythema · inflammation · burning
Skin covering skull
- beardFacial hair growth
- legsLocomotion appendages below torso
- buttocksFleshy seat area
- thighsUpper leg sections
armpits · groin · chest · back · face · sebaceous gland · pore · skin
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
- benzoyl peroxideTopical antibacterial oxidizer
- doxycyclineTetracycline-class antimicrobial medication
erythromycin · antifungal · ketoconazole · warm compress · incision · drainage · antiseptic · chlorhexidine
Doctor treating skin disorders
- cultureCollective social practices
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- staphylococcusSpherical bacteria in clusters
- pseudomonasGram-negative rod-shaped bacterium
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
shaving · ingrown hair · friction · occlusion · sweating · hot tub · razor bumps · waxing · humidity · contaminated water
furuncle
Bacterial skin abscess
redness
Crimson-hued state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
pus · pustules · papules · pain · discomfort · warmth · erythema · inflammation · burning · soreness
scalp
Skin covering skull
thighs · armpits · groin · chest · back · face · sebaceous gland · pore · skin · dermis
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
- benzoyl peroxideTopical antibacterial oxidizer
doxycycline · erythromycin · antifungal · ketoconazole · warm compress · incision · drainage · antiseptic · chlorhexidine · antibacterial wash
dermatologist
Doctor treating skin disorders
examination · microscopy · bacterial culture · differential diagnosis
follicle, follicles, follicular, hirsutism, infundibular, hair follicle, piloerection