Folliculitis Herbal Treatment, Prevention, Symptoms, Causes, Cured By

Folliculitis is a problem of the Hair follicles.
The inflammation of the Hair follicles which causes red spots or sores on the Skin is called Folliculitis.
Folliculitis is a result of a bacterial or fungal infection. Initially, a small red bump appears around the Hair follicles. Gradually, the infection spreads and red sores appear on the Skin. The sores are itchy and cause embarrassment.
Folliculitis may occur where there are Hair on the body. The commonly affected areas are Beard, Arms, Legs, Chest, Back and Buttocks.

Types of Folliculitis
The problem may be deep inside or over the Skin. When the problem is just over the Skin it is called Superficial Folliculitis. When the condition is deep within the Skin and the entire Hair follicle is affected it is called Deep Folliculitis.

Types of Superficial Folliculitis
Bacterial Folliculitis
Pseudomonas Folliculitis
Barber's Itch
Pityrosporum Folliculitis

Types of Deep Folliculitis
Sycosis Barbae
Gram negative Folliculitis
Boils and Carbuncles
Eosinophilic Folliculitis

Causes of Folliculitis
Acne
Virus
Wounds
Bacteria
Dermatitis
Injury to the Skin
Friction from tight clothing
Rubber or plastic containing dresses

If not treated properly, Folliculitis may cause
Scars on the Skin
Permanent Hair loss