Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Itching
…Contact irritants (such as soaps, chemicals, or wool) * Atopic dermatitis * Rashes (may or may not itch) * Superficial skin infections such as folliculitis and impetigo * Pityriasis rosea * Psoriasis * Seborrheic dermatitis Generalized itching may be caused by: * Childhood infections (such as chicken… related searches:impetigo
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Folliculitis Folliculitis Definition Folliculitis is inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin. Alternative Names Pseudofolliculitis barbae; Tinea barbae; Barber's itch Causes Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing, blockage of… related searches:staph infection
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hot tub folliculitis
Hot tub folliculitis Definition Hot tub folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles that results from exposure to certain bacteria that live in warm, wet areas. Causes Most folliculitis is caused by the common organism Staphylococcus aureus. However, hot tub folliculitis is caused by Pseudomonas… related searches:blistering rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Folliculitis, decalvans on the scalp Folliculitis, decalvans on the scalp Folliculitis, decalvans causes scarring with hair loss (alopecia). There are areas of "corn stalking" (grouped hairs arising within the area of alopecia), redness (erythema), crusting, and pustules. Due to severe scarring, permanent hair loss occurs in the involved…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Folliculitis on the leg Folliculitis on the leg Folliculitis has caused redness (erythema) and pus-filled blisters (pustules) to form around the hair follicles on this person's leg. This condition may be caused by infection or an irritation, such as shaving.
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Cutaneous candidiasis
…bigger ones) * Located on the skin folds, genitals, trunk, buttocks, under the breasts, or on other skin areas * Infection of hair follicles ("folliculitis") may have a pimple-like appearance Exams and Tests Diagnosis is mainly based on the appearance of the skin, particularly if risk factors are present… related searches:armpit rash
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…or personal articles like towels and razors. Conditions that may indicate a CA-MRSA infection * Spider bites * Inflammation of a hair follicle (folliculitis) * Pustular lesions * Boils * Abscesses * Cellulitis * Impetigo * Infected wounds Many patients who seek treatment believe they have a spider bite… related searches:cellulitis | impetigo | staph infection
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Skin abscess
…follow a bacterial infection, commonly an infection with staphylococcus. They can develop after a minor wound, injury, or as a complication of folliculitis or boils. Skin abscesses may occur anywhere on the body. They affect people of all ages. An abscess can prevent deeper tissues from functioning…
