Folliculitis Center - Galveston, TX
Galveston 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 Galveston * Ramon Sanchez MD  UTMB Hospital Dermatology  UTMB Hospital Dermatology  UTMB Hospital Dermatology  UTMB Hospital Dermatology  Pediatric Associates & Family Healthcare League City  Pediatric Associates & Family Healthcare League City  Bay Oaks Dermatology  Dermatological Association of Texas  Jeanne A Paz MD  Clinic of Dermatology  Clinic of Dermatology  Bay Area Dermatology  Bay Area Dermatology  William R Holder MD  Airport Dermatology Clinic  Southeast Dermatology PA  Southeast Dermatology PA  Southeast Dermatology PA  Southeast Dermatology PA  Southeast Dermatology PA  Southeast Dermatology PA  Southeast Dermatology PA  Southeast Dermatology PA  Aaron K Joseph MD  Robert S Tausend MD  Advanced Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology  Milton D Moore MD RPH  Frank A Peltier MD  Mark A Price MD  Samuel F Bean MD  Gil A Micheletti MD  Mark A Price MD  Pauline Raymond-Martimbeau MD  Houston Dermatology Associates PA  Houston Dermatology Associates PA  Texas Childrens Hospital Dermatology  Texas Childrens Hospital Dermatology  Houston Dermatology Associates PA  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  Medical Center Dermatology  Rabin-Greenberg Dermatology  Derm Surgery Associates PA  Derm Surgery Associates PA  Rabin-Greenberg Dermatology  Medical Center Dermatology  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Derm Surgery Associates PA  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Derm Surgery Associates PA  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  Bruce R Nelson MD  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Rabin-Greenberg Dermatology  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Rabin-Greenberg Dermatology  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Dermatology  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatologists of Houston  J Brad Bowden MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Linda Barrows MD  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Chernosky Dermatological Associates PA  Proctor Clinic  C William Doubleday MD  Laborde Dermatology, P.A.  Laborde Dermatology  Center for Medical Dermatology  Center for Medical Dermatology  Carl B Rountree MD & Associates  Esta Kronberg MD  Jon K Stern MD  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic West  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic West  Benjamin Edery MD PA  Norman D Guzick MD  Jeannette M Greer MD  Iris S Polinger MD PHD PA  Scott D McMenemy MD  Jerry E Dickson MD  Memorial City Dermatology Clinic  Angela M Davis MD  Memorial Dermatology  Memorial Dermatology  Max E Reddick MD Galveston, TexasUpcoming 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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