Folliculitis Center - Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Dermatologist Doctors for FolliculitisType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Baltimore * Mercy Medical Center Dermatology  Mercy Medical Center Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Monte S Meltzer MD  Regina Anderson MD  Joseph W Burnett MD  William Dvorine MD  Jeffrey G Middleton MD  Carolyn J Pass MD  Larry H Gaston MD  Michael Radowsky MD  Ciro R Martins MD  Herbert L Kronthal MD  David Strobel MD  Grant J Anhalt MD  Thomas B Day MD  Gerald W Newman MD LLC  M Eugene Tudino MD  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Mark H Lowitt MD LLC  Israel S Eckman MD  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Stanley J Miller MD  Drs Simmons-O'Brien & Orlinsky LLC  Drs Simmons-O'Brien & Orlinsky LLC  Bruce E Beacham MD  Saif U Syed MD  John Skouge MD PA  Mitchell Klapper MD  Bonnie S Epstein MD  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Warwick L Morison MD  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Warwick L Morison MD  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Albert K Wong MD  Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  Emanuel H Silverstein MD PA  Barbara K Honig  Barbara K Honig  Clinical Associates PA Pikesville  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Risa Jampel MD PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Irving D Wolfe MD  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Allison Linquist MD  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology Laser Center  Frederick N Pearson MD  Irmina C Boulier MD  Thuy V Nguyen MD  North Baltimore Dermatology Advanced Dermatology Bel-Air  North Baltimore Dermatology Advanced Dermatology Bel-Air  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Charlotte Modly MD  Melanie L Adams MD PA  Columbia Dermatology Center  Anita L Henderson MD  Center for Dermatology & Skin Care of Maryland  Annapolis Dermatology Center PA  Annapolis Dermatology Center PA  Annapolis Dermatology Center PA  Annapolis Dermatology Associates  Annapolis Dermatology Associates  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Stephen R Damm MD  Cylburn E Soden MD  Lawrence R Feldman MD  Benjamin D Bernstein MD  Lynda M Crawford MD  Debra A Coats-Walton MD  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  David A Spott MD Baltimore, MarylandBaltimore is an independent city and the largest city and cultural center of the U.S. state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore City in order to distinguish it from surrounding Baltimore County. Founded in 1729, Baltimore is a major U.S. seaport and is situated closer to major Midwestern markets than any other major seaport on the East Coast. Baltimore's Inner Harbor was once the second leading port of entry for immigrants to the United States and a major manufacturing center. The harbor is now home to the Harborplace, a shopping, entertainment, and tourist center, and the National Aquarium in Baltimore. After a decline in manufacturing industries, Baltimore shifted to a service sector-oriented economy. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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FolliculitisRead the Folliculitis article » What is folliculitis? What are folliculitis symptoms? What does folliculitis look like?Folliculitis is a common skin condition that appears as numerous small red or pink little bumps at hair follicles. It can cause a "chicken skin" appearance on the skin. Folliculitis can affect any part of the skin, including the chest, back, arms, legs, buttocks, and cheeks. Often, 10-100 very small, slightly smooth bumps are scattered in a body area like the back. Some of the bumps may be slightly red or have an accompanying light-red halo indicating inflammation. Sometimes, scratching off the top reveals a small trapped or coiled hair within. Acne whiteheads, called milia, may also be in the same areas as folliculitis. Although folliculitis is primarily a skin condition of teenagers and younger adults, it is also seen in all ages. In general, folliculitis is often cosmetically displeasing and otherwise medically harmless. Many cases of folliculitis may resolve spontaneously without any treatment. Folliculitis frequently affects otherwise healthy people. Treatment may typically include one or a combination of antibacterial washes, antibiotic creams or lotions, and antibiotic pills.
Who develops folliculitis?Anyone can develop folliculitis wherever hair follicles are present on the body. The lesions in folliculitis most frequently involve the chest, back, and legs. Other common locations include the face, neck, thighs and buttocks. Although possible, it is rare to have it widespread all over the body. It does not affect the eyes, mouth, palms, or soles, where there are no hair follicles. Folliculitis is estimated to affect more 10%-20% of people at some point in their lives. Certain groups of people are more prone to develop folliculitis. People with diabetes and those with a compromised immune system (such as from HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, chronic illnesses, cancer, systemic chem... Recommended Reading Related to FolliculitisKeratosis pilaris facts
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