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Folliculitis
Characteristic Findings
Hair follicle infection presenting with inflamed
papules
or
pustules
.
Numerous Causative Organisms
Many different types of microorganisms can cause folliculitis, including:
Bacteria (eg, Staphylococcus)
Fungi (eg, Candida)
Viruses (eg, Herpes)
Parasites (eg, Demodex (mites))
Image References
Widespread papules
Isolated pustule
Related Tutorials
Staphylococcus