Folliculitis Center - Dundalk, MD
Dundalk 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 Dundalk * Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Mercy Medical Center Dermatology  Mercy Medical Center Dermatology  William Dvorine MD  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  Michael Radowsky MD  Monte S Meltzer MD  Regina Anderson MD  Israel S Eckman MD  Joseph W Burnett MD  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Grant J Anhalt MD  Ciro R Martins MD  M Eugene Tudino MD  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Herbert L Kronthal MD  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Jeffrey G Middleton MD  Gerald W Newman MD LLC  Carolyn J Pass MD  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Mark H Lowitt MD LLC  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Albert K Wong MD  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  Larry H Gaston MD  Bruce E Beacham MD  Saif U Syed MD  Stanley J Miller MD  Drs Simmons-O'Brien & Orlinsky LLC  Drs Simmons-O'Brien & Orlinsky LLC  John Skouge MD PA  David Strobel MD  Irmina C Boulier MD  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Thomas B Day MD  Bonnie S Epstein MD  Warwick L Morison MD  Warwick L Morison MD  Mitchell Klapper MD  Annapolis Dermatology Center PA  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Annapolis Dermatology Center PA  Annapolis Dermatology Center PA  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Emanuel H Silverstein MD PA  Barbara K Honig  Barbara K Honig  Clinical Associates PA Pikesville  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Annapolis Dermatology Associates  Risa Jampel MD PA  Allison Linquist MD  Annapolis Dermatology Associates  Irving D Wolfe MD  North Baltimore Dermatology Advanced Dermatology Bel-Air  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Benjamin D Bernstein MD  North Baltimore Dermatology Advanced Dermatology Bel-Air  Dermatology Laser Center  Center for Dermatology & Skin Care of Maryland  Frederick N Pearson MD  Thuy V Nguyen MD  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Charlotte Modly MD  Melanie L Adams MD PA  Columbia Dermatology Center  Anita L Henderson MD  Lynda M Crawford MD  Stephen R Damm MD  Debra A Coats-Walton MD  Cylburn E Soden MD  Lawrence R Feldman MD  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  David A Spott MD Dundalk, MarylandUpcoming 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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