Folliculitis Center - Ocala, FL
Ocala 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 Ocala * Skin Cancer Center of Central Florida  Ocala Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Ocala Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Ocala Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Steven T Powell MD  Marion Dermatology  Frederick Behringer Jr. MD  Michael J Freeman MD  Village Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery LLC  Suncoast Dermatology  Suncoast Dermatology  Suncoast Dermatology  Suncoast Dermatology  Dermatology Health Care  UF Physicians Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  UF Physicians Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  UF Physicians Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  David C Blumer MD  Michel A Snyder MD  Lake Dermatology  Lake Dermatology  Gainesville Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Dermatology Associates  Gainesville Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Dermatology Associates  Gainesville Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Gainesville Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Richard C Childers MD PA  Florida Skin Cancer & Dermatology  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  Hernando Skin & Cancer Center PA  Gulf Coast Dermatology  Aesthetic Dermatology PA  Associates in Dermatology  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  Michael A Scannon MD  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  James Taylor MD  Associates in Dermatology  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Med Florida Dermatology  Watson Clinic LLP  Lake Mary Family Physicians  New Image Dermatology  New Image Dermatology  Randall Coverman MD  Rion J Forconi MD PA  Thomas G S Fiala MD  The Dermatology Group PA  SDM PLC  Point of Care Clinic  Jerome A Africk MD  Med Florida Dermatology  Jerri L Johnson MD PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Derrow Dermatology  Thomas M Barnes MD  William J Grisaitis MD  DrsTabas and MacFarland  DrsTabas and MacFarland  Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center  Sand Lake Dermatology Center PA  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Steven M Price MD  Family Health Center  Lawrence T Wagers MD  Jose V Lara MD  John L Meisenheimer MD  Alfredo E Gonzalez MD  Drs Knipe & Moskowitz  Knight Dermatology Institute  Comprehensive Dermatology & Dermatologic Sur  Daniel B Seff DO  Dermatology Associates  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  VA Healthcare Center Orlando  VA Healthcare Center Orlando  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Central Florida Dermatology Associates  Reflections Dermatology & Center for Skin Care  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PA  Associates in Dermatology  North Florida Dermatology Associates  Dermatology & Laser Center  Dermatology & Laser Center  The Bowman Institute for Dermatologic Surgery  Joan D O'Leary MD  Parks Dermatology Center PA  Parks Dermatology Center PA  Michael J Sakellarides MD  Drs Knipe & Moskowitz  Beaches Dermatology  Towne Center for Dermatology Ocala, FloridaUpcoming 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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