Folliculitis. Close-up of red skin papules caused by an infection of hair follicles. Folliculitis occurs when bacteria (usually Staphylococcus) prolif

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Folliculitis. Close-up of red skin papules caused by an infection of hair follicles. Folliculitis occurs when bacteria (usually Staphylococcus) proliferate under the skin around a hair follicle, resulting in tender, pus-filled inflammations. The condition can occur anywhere on the body and may spread outwards in a ring, causing permanent loss of hair. Treatment includes frequent washing, strict hygiene and antibiotic drugs.

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Keywords: condition, disease, disorder, follicle, folliculitis, hair, healthcare, infection, inflammation, medical, medicine, papule, skin