Folliculitis Center - Cedar Park, TX
Cedar Park 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 Cedar Park * Eric Adelman DO PA  Anderson Mill Dermatology  Loen Star Dermatology  Spicewood Dermatology PA  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Ladera Park Dermatology PA  Ladera Park Dermatology PA  Austin Dermatology Clinic PA  Capital Dermatology  Zoltan Trizna MD  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Susan Dozier MD  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Austin Dermcare  Austin Dermcare  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Michael Jarratt MD  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Austin Dermcare  Austin Dermcare  Austin Dermcare  John J Ghidoni MD  Bryan L Townsend MD  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Jaculeen A Dano MD  Austin Skin Institute  Zimmet Vein & Dermatology  Bee Caves Dermatology  Austin Regional Clinics  Austin Dermatology Associates  Hendrix & Schulze MDs  Hendrix & Schulze MDs  Georgetown Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Central Texas Dermatology Clinic  Austin Regional Clinics  Southwest Skin & Cancer Clinic  Anne Epstein MD  Austin Diagnostic Clinic South  Eric Adelman DO PA  Dermatology & Skin Laser Center  Lone Star State Dermatology Clinic  Mary Evers DO  Scott & White Northside Clinic Dermatology  John Tieman MD  Walter C Anderson III MD  Magnon & Ross MDs  Magnon & Ross MDs  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Michael W Braden MD & Michael Majors MD  Michael W Braden MD & Michael Majors MD  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Patricia A Burden MD  Drs Limmer  Drs Limmer  Drs Limmer  Drs Limmer  Gregory W Thompson MD  Joseph R Peterson MD  WellMed at Greenway Park  The Liposurgery Clinic  Alamo Dermatology  Samuel Adelman MD  Ronald Ressmann MD  Joseph E Knipper MD  Castle Hills Dermatology  Scott C Duncan MD  Castle Hills Dermatology  MacGregor Medical Center  James W Mason MD  Bonnie B Furner MD  Dermatology of San Antonio  Dermatology of San Antonio  San Antonio Dermatology & Laser Center  San Antonio Dermatology & Laser Center  San Antonio Dermatology & Laser Center  South Texas Skin Cancer Center  San Antonio Dermatology & Laser Center  Calvin L Day Jr. MD  Jean Bluestein MD  San Antonio Skin & Cancer Clinic  Hughes Dermatology  Hughes Dermatology  Dr Menendez & Dr Stawowy  San Antonio Skin & Cancer Clinic  San Antonio Skin & Cancer Clinic  UT Medicine San Antonio  Vivian Bucay MD Cedar Park, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-06-06
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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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