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Folliculitis

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Folliculitis

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Derm

Vitiligo
Albinism
Acne vulgaris
Folliculitis
Rosacea
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Contact dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis
Lichen planus
Pityriasis rosea
Psoriasis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Urticaria
Actinic keratosis
Epidermolysis bullosa
Bullous pemphigoid
Pemphigus vulgaris
Erythema multiforme
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Pressure ulcer
Sunburn
Burns
Frostbite
Cellulitis
Erysipelas
Impetigo
Necrotizing fasciitis
Human papillomavirus
Varicella zoster virus
Poxvirus (Smallpox and Molluscum contagiosum)
Coxsackievirus
Herpes simplex virus
Candida
Malassezia (Tinea versicolor and Seborrhoeic dermatitis)
Pediculus humanus and Phthirus pubis (Lice)
Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies)
Human herpesvirus 6 (Roseola)
Parvovirus B19
Measles virus
Rubella virus
Skin cancer
Alopecia areata
Onychomycosis

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Folliculitis is a skin infection that affects the hair follicles, and causes red, pus-filled bumps on the skin. The most common type of folliculitis is caused by bacteria, and it's usually treated with antibiotics. Other types of folliculitis can be caused by a fungus, v

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