Folliculitis
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Pathology
Integumentary system
Pigmented skin disorders
Acneiform skin disorders
Papulosquamous and inflammatory skin disorders
Keratotic skin disorders
Vesiculobullous skin disorders
Desquamating skin disorders
Skin integrity disorders
Skin infections
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
Varicella zoster virus
Measles virus
Rubella virus
Skin neoplasms
Hair and nail disorders
Integumentary system pathology review
Pigmentation skin disorders: Pathology review
Acneiform skin disorders: Pathology review
Papulosquamous and inflammatory skin disorders: Pathology review
Vesiculobullous and desquamating skin disorders: Pathology review
Skin cancer: Pathology review
Bacterial and viral skin infections: Pathology review
Viral exanthems of childhood: Pathology review
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Summary
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