Folliculitis Center - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham 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 Bellingham * Bruce A Bowden MD  Dermatology & Laser Center NW Inc  Dermatology & Laser Center NW Inc  Dermatology & Laser Center NW Inc  Dermatology & Laser Center NW Inc  Peace Health Medical Group  Peace Health Medical Group  Rosario Skin Clinic  Rosario Skin Clinic  J Semmes Mickelwait MD  Skagit Valley Medical Center  Whidbey Dermatology  Michael L Tjoelker MD  Mark C Valentine MD  Everett Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Everett Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Everett Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Everett Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Michael Metzman MD  Olympic Dermatology  Puget Sound Dermatology  Puget Sound Dermatology  Northwest Dermatology & Skin Cancer Clinic  Northwest Dermatology & Skin Cancer Clinic  Skin Cancer Clinic of Seattle  Doctors Clinic Of Poulsbo  Jettie M Person MD  Woodinville Dermatology Clinic  Bernstein Cosmetic Surgery Center  Bernstein Cosmetic Surgery Center  The Polyclinic  Jeng-Yue Chang MD  Laser Treatment Centers  Laser Treatment Centers  Kirkland Dermatology Associates  Lake Washington Dermotology  Lake Washington Dermotology  Kirkland Dermatology Associates  Kirkland Dermatology Associates  Lake Washington Dermotology  Lake Washington Dermotology  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  NorthWest Face  Group Health Dermatology  Group Health Dermatology  Group Health Dermatology  Janet L Rogge MD  Seattle Dermatology Center  The Polyclinic Dermatology  The Polyclinic Dermatology  The Polyclinic Dermatology  Skin Surgery Center  Complexion Care Center  Pacific Medical Centers  Madison Skin & Laser Center  Virginia Mason Skin Care Dermatology  Skin Surgery Center  Madison Skin & Laser Center  Pacific Medical Centers  Virginia Mason Skin Care Dermatology  Dorothy Yang MD  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Stanley J Bunas MD  Bellevue Dermatology Clinic  John P Hackett MD  Bellevue Dermatology Clinic  Eastside Dermatology  Eastside Dermatology  Eastside Dermatology  Eastside Dermatology  Hair Transplant Seattle  Virginia Mason Bellevue Clinic  Edward S Carmick MD  The Doctors Clinic East Bremerton Bellingham, WashingtonUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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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