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Shocking Folliculitis Pictures

Fungal & Bacterial Infected Follicles




Folliculitis pictures, taken by dermatologists, clearly show how severe infection can become once hair follicles are infected by fungus or bacteria.


Definition Of Folliculitis

Folliculitis Pictures of Medical Intervention The definition of folliculitis is: "Fungal or bacterial infection of the hair follicle." The infection can be in the whole follicle (deep) or just a part (superficial) of the follicle.

When you look at the folliculitis pictures (by following the links) it is very easy to see where the superficial and where the deep infections are. I must stress that an ingrown hair and folliculitis is not the same thing.

Surgical Removal Of Folliculitis Infection by AM Dalton

An ingrown hair can be a little red and swollen, because the follicle is irritated. There can even be a little inflammation. Folliculitis is serious, because infection by fungus or bacteria is present.


Suggested Treatment

Bactroban Ointment For Skin Infections

With superficial folliculitis only the upper part of the hair follicle is affected and mostly clears up on its own in 1-2 weeks. Curing can be hastened by applying over the counter antibiotic ointments.

Use ointments like Bactricin, Mycitracin, Mupirocin, Bactroban or Fusidic Acid ointments topically for five weeks.

With acne the infection is superficial and only parts of the follicle is infected. With deep folliculitis, the whole follicle is infected.

It normally requires medical treatment with oral antibiotics like Diclozacillin, Cloxallin or Cephalosporin. Unluckily there is no known cure for tufted folliculitis. It can only be managed.


Impetigo Bacterial Infection

Impetigo Bacterical Skin Infection Blisters Only when the follicle becomes infected do you call it folliculitis.

This folliculitis pictures is of Impetigo, which is the bacterial infection of the epidermis.

A pus-filled blister is the first sign of infection. More common amongst children.

When the blisters rupture crusts are formed. The weeping quickly spreads the infection. Must be medically treated, because it is very contagious.

Hair follicles become infected with Staphyloccus bacteria, which is extremely contagious. It is spread by means of direct skin to skin contact. For this reason razors, towels, clothes and sport equipment shouldn't be shared.

It is imperative that nasal staphylococcus bacteria (staph) carriers be cured, otherwise re-infection continuously occurs. Use Mupirocin in the nasal vestibules twice daily for 5 days. It would be wise to treat all the members of the family too.


Verruca Plantaris Viral Infection

Verruca Plantaris Viral Skin Infection This infection causes warts on the ball or heel of the feet. With pressure the warts becomes flattened and painful. Seek the advice of a chiropodist.

This is not the same as the common wart, called Verruca Vulgaris. These warts frequently occur on the hands and is very contagious.

They often occur in groups and often around the nail. Treatments are available from the pharmacist. It can disappear spontaneously.


Folliculitis Pictures

The severity of the infection ranges from very mild to serious. The incurable types might cause permanent hair loss (alopecia) and raised red disfiguring scars after healing.

Follow some of the links provided to see folliculitis pictures of skin infections.

  1. Pseudomonas Folliculitis, is also known as hot tub or spa pool folliculitis. When the tub isn't properly cleaned, the warm water can become the breeding ground of the bacteria Pseudomonas Aeruginosa. Body parts that were immersed are mostly affected. Infection is more pronounced where the skin was covered by bathing suits or wet suits.
  2. Folliculitis Decalvans, or also known as Tufted Folliculitis can usually be found on the scalp. The cause is unknown and no permanent cure exists. It can only be controlled with medication. Several hair grows out of the same follicle opening, much like a toothbrush's bristles. Permanent hair loss and scarring can follow.
  3. Scalp Folliculitis, also known as Acne Necrotica Milaris or Proprionibacterium Folliculitis can be treated with anti-dandruff shampoo with antifungal agents like ketoconazole and ciclopirox.
  4. Malassezia Folliculitis, was previously known as Pityrosporium Folliculitis. The infection is caused by a proliferation of malassezia yeast and it mostly affects the trunk.
  5. Oil Folliculitis can mostly be found on the forearms or thighs of people who are constantly in contact with some type of oil. Very common among mechanics, sheep shearers and other similar occupations.
  6. Gram Negative Folliculitis can appear after prolonged antibiotic treatment for acne.
  7. Folliculitis Keloidalis mostly affect the nape of the neck of males with very curly hair, like Afro-Caribbean and African-American males.
  8. Eosinophilic Folliculitis mostly appear in persons with lowered immunity, like HIV+ patients.
  9. Herpetic Folliculitis can mostly be found around the mouth and nose of Aids patients when the Herpes Simplex virus infection spreads to other hair follicles.
  10. Pseudofolliculitis Barbae occurs when hair curves back into the skin, resulting in inflammation. African-American and Afro-Caribbean males are commonly affected, because their hair is naturally very curly.
  11. Sycosis Barbae is also known as barber's itch and is caused by a deep infection of the whole follicle by the staphylococcus bacteria. Most common on the upper lip and is aggravated by shaving and scars may be left.
  12. Scarring Alopecia are mostly found on the scalp after bacterial, vital or fungal infection. See pictures of lesions after discoid lupus erythematosus, lichen planus and pseudolelade.





Who Is At Risk Of Getting Folliculitis?

  • Both sexes of all ages can fall prey.
  • Most common in HIV+ and AIDS patients - lowered immunity.
  • Nasal staph carriers.
  • Diabetics and all obese people.
  • Dermatitis sufferers, because the skin is broken.
  • People receiving topical steroid treatments.
  • Acne sufferers treated with Tetracycline.
  • Infants wearing tight clothes and nappies.
  • Athletes who share equipment and shower facilities.
  • People living in hot, humid climates.


Body Areas Prone To Folliculitis

  • Bearded area of males (barber's itch, tinea barbae and pseudofolliculitis barbae).
  • Scalp area of both sexes.
  • Upper trunk of both sexes (chest, under female breasts, in armpits)
  • Buttocks, thighs and groin area of both sexes.


Most Common Causes

It mostly starts when hair follicles are damaged and infected with the Staphylococcus bacteria (staph). The most common causes of follicle damage are:
  • Irritation from daily shaving of the bearded area of the male face.
  • Continuous friction by tight clothing.
  • Skin abrasions or scratching the skin until it is broken.
  • Pre-existing skin conditions (eczema, acne, dermatitis).
  • Any blockage or obstruction of the hair follicles.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

  • Wear comfortable clothes of preferably natural fibres that can breathe.
  • Maintain intact skin and treat broken skin as soon as possible.
  • Eradicate nasal staphylococci in carriers.
  • All sport clothes must be washed and properly dried after each and every use.
  • Disinfect sport equipment and hot tub water regularly.
  • Don't share razors, towels and sport equipment.


Complications

If left untreated this infection can either become a boil (faruncle), the deeper layers of the skin can become infected (cellulitis).

Dark scars (hyperpigmentation) can be left after healing and/or permanent hair loss (alopecia).

If you are not yet convinced that folliculitis should receive treatment with some type of antibiotic, I recommend you go back and follow some links to look at the folliculitis pictures. Hope you weren't too upset or shocked by the graphic folliculitis pictures.


Herpes Simplex Viral Infection

Herpes Simplex Or Common Cold Sore Like this folliculitis pictures show, this infection usually occurs around the nose and mouth.

It is also commonly known as the cold sore.

Blisters are preceded by burning or tingling. Usually occurs repeatedly at the same site.

Brought on by an illness with high fever, exposure to the sun or when the person is generally run down and tired.


Infections After Waxing


Follow this link to find some easy home remedies to treat ingrown hair before infection sets in.

An ingrown hair follicle can very easily become infected. Waxing salons can quickly become a breeding ground for infectious diseases if they do not comply with waxing safety precautions.

Ensure that the salon give you after waxing care tips to follow at home. Try preparing homemade sugaring at home. You'll find a number of recipes to try out. Use it to wax yourself at home.

That way you won't have to worry about possible unsanitary practices or waxing safety precautions at waxing salons. Sugaring is extremely cheap and very easy to make.




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