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Folliculitis

Let Advanced Dermatology & Skin Care Specialists Develop a Program to Resolve Your Folliculitis Issues!

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Southern California: 

Temecula, Hemet, Murrieta, Riverside, Corona, Menifee, Sun City, 
Moreno Valley, Victorville, La Quinta, Palm Springs

Northern California: 

Yuba City, Stockton and Lodi

What is folliculitis?

Folliculitis is an infection in the hair follicles and can occur in any place where you have hair. Every piece of hair on your body grows out of a tiny pouch called a follicle. Folliculitis is when those pouches get infected and most often occur in the face and scalp and areas rubbed by clothing, like the thighs, knees, and groin areas. 

What causes folliculitis?

 Bacteria usually cause folliculitis, but it can also be caused by yeast or other fungi. Some ways you can get folliculitis include damaged hair follicles, shaving, or wearing clothes that rub the skin and can irritate the follicles. Another common reason for the onset of folliculitis is when they become blocked or irritated by sweat, machine oils, or makeup.  

You are more likely to get folliculitis if you:

  • Use a hot tub, whirlpool, or swimming pool that is not adequately treated with chlorine.
  • Wear tight clothes
  • Have an infected cut, scrape, or surgical wound
  • Use antibiotics or steroid creams for long periods.
  • Use or work with substances that can irritate or block the follicles, i.e., makeup, cocoa butter, and motor oil.
  • Have certain conditions like diabetes or HIV, which tend to lower your ability to fight infection.

What are the symptoms?

Folliculitis usually looks like red pimples with hair in the center of each one. The pimples may have pus in them and itch or burn. When the pimples break open, they may drain pus, blood, or both.

In about 72 hours after you have been in a hot tub, you may experience “Hot tub folliculitis” – this where many small pimples appear on your stomach and sometimes on your arms and legs. 

You may also have a mild fever and an upset stomach; this kind of folliculitis usually goes away on its own in 7 to 10 days.

How is folliculitis diagnosed?

Call Us! At Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Specialists, our dermatology experts will check your skin and ask about your recent health issues and the activities you have experienced. We may perform tests to determine what is causing your folliculitis and to rule out other problems, such as heat rash. 

Testing a sample of the fluid in the pimples or a sample of tissue can help our doctors learn what is causing the infection.

CALL ONE OF OUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TODAY!
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Corona: (951) 582-0644
Hemet: (951) 929-3376
La Quinta: (760) 564-8200
Menifee/Sun City: (951) 566-5634
Moreno Valley: (951) 656-2200
Murrieta: (951) 433-5410
Palm Springs: (760) 832-6277
Riverside: (951) 525-3548
Temecula: (951) 303-6900
Victorville: (442) 255-4130
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Yuba City: (530) 599-8703
Lodi: (209) 310-6259
Stockton March Lane Office:
(209) 227-5052

Stockton El Dorado Office:
(209) 957-6662

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