Folliculitis Center - Fall River, MA
Fall River 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 Fall River * Richard Waldman MD PC  Truesdale Clinic Southcoast Physicians Services  Truesdale Clinic Southcoast Physicians Services  Arthur D Daily MD  Dartmouth Dermatology Associates  Dartmouth Dermatology Associates  Dartmouth Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Services Inc Skin Care Center  Hines Dermatology Associates Inc  Signature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates  Attleboro Dermatology  Hines Dermatology Associates Inc  Hines Dermatology Associates Inc  North Attleboro Medical Center  Dermatology Associates  South Shore Dermatology Physicians  Boston University Dermatology  Boston University Dermatology  Boston University Dermatology  Boston University Dermatology  Boston University Dermatology  Boston University Dermatology  Canton Dermatology  David Rosenthal MD  Dedham Medical Associates  Dedham Medical Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  South Shore Skin Center  South Shore Skin Center  South Shore Skin Center  Associates of South Shore Dermatology  Associates of South Shore Dermatology  Glenn A Dobecki MD  Dermatology of Cape Cod  Dermatology of Cape Cod  Plymouth Dermatology Associates PC  Plymouth Dermatology Associates PC  Plymouth Dermatology Associates PC  Kenneth M Reed MD  South Shore Skin Surgeons PC  South Shore Skin Surgeons PC  South Coast Dermatology  South Coast Dermatology  South Shore Medical Center  Dermatology Associates of South Shore PC  Dedham Medical Associates  Adams Street Dermatology  Adams Street Dermatology  Adams Street Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology of Melrose  Jay L Cohen MD  Boston Family Dermatology  Lisa Cohen MD  Dawn X Ding MD PC  Jay Goldstein MD  Dermatology and Skin Care Associates  Dermatology and Skin Care Associates  Women's Health Associates  Women's Health Associates  The Dermatology & Laser Center  Women's Health Associates  Women's Health Associates  Skincare Physicians  Skincare Physicians  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates  Skincare Physicians  Skincare Physicians  Skincare Physicians  Skincare Physicians  Steven P Smith MD  Skincare Physicians  Dermatology Specialists of Wellesley  Stephen V Tang MD  Skincare Physicians  Centre Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine  Centre Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine  Centre Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine  Brookline Dermatology Associates  Newton-Wellesley Dermatology Associates  A Razzaque Ahmed MD  Newton-Wellesley Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Partners  Newton-Wellesley Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Partners  Brookline Village Dermatology PC  Dermatology Partners  Integrative Dermatology  Krauss Dermatology  Krauss Dermatology  Krauss Dermatology  Brigham Dermatology Associates  Brigham Dermatology Associates  Brigham Dermatology Associates  Beth Israel Deaconess Dermatology Dept  Paul Birnbaum MD  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology Fall River, MassachusettsUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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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