Folliculitis Center - Leesburg, VA
Leesburg 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 Leesburg * Semler Dermatology Inc  Loudoun Dermatology Associates  Loudoun Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Center of Loudoun  Northern Virginia Dermatology Vein & Surgery Center  Nova Medical Group  Douglas S Richardson MD  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Associates  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Associates  Anh P Dang-Vu MD  Center For Cosmetic Dermatology  Sebastien Dermatology  Robert W Gurney MD  Jack M Costa MD  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Clinical Skin Center of Northern Virginia PLLC  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Clinical Skin Center of Northern Virginia PLLC  Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia  Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia  Prince William Dermatology, PC  Prince William Dermatology, PC  Randolph W Stark MD  John W Brady MD  Linda P Nims MD  Martin S Horn MD  Linda P Nims MD  Linda P Nims MD  Carol L Piatt MD  Cosmetic Dermatology Center  Gayle Masri-Fridling & William Sawchuk MDs  Gayle Masri-Fridling & William Sawchuk MDs  Fran Rotter MD  Steven Rotter MD  Excel Dermatology Institute  Excel Dermatology Institute  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Center for Pediatric Skin Care  Hema A Sundaram MD PA  Alexandra Kazakis MD  Dermatology Associates of McLean  Dermatology Associates of McLean  Julie P Henry MD & Paul Kravitz MD  Julie P Henry MD & Paul Kravitz MD  Khoa Q Nguyen MD  Lisa D Sherman MD  Robert N DeAngelis MD  Inia Yevich-Tunstall MD  Sung Won Yoon MD  Falls Church Medical Center  Michelle A Rivera MD  Internal Medicine Associates of Northern Virginia  Glenn H Fuchs MD  Marvin Chadab MD  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Capital Dermatology  Capital Dermatology  Capital Dermatology  Amir A Bajoghli MD  Richard J Hwang MD  Nancy Aria MD  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Chauncey A McHargue MD  Dermatology Associates of Fredericksburg  The Dermatology Center  Stevens & Stevens MDs  Stevens & Stevens MDs  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Charlottesville Dermatology  Charlottesville Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology of Charlottesville  Charlottesville Dermatology  John R Shrum MD  Dermatology PLC  Dermatology PLC  Dermatology PLC  Dermatologic Surgery of Central Virginia  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  UVA Dermatology  UVA Dermatology  UVA Dermatology  UVA Dermatology  Dominion Dermatology PC Leesburg, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-27
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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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