Folliculitis Center - Port Charlotte, FL
Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte * Stephen E Chiarello MD PA  Manuel H Hernandez MD PA  South Florida Skin Center  J Kent Bartruff MD PA  Mark Konwiser MD  Coast Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Monica L Walker MD  Monica L Walker MD  Monica L Walker MD  Steven J Wasserman MD  Hobart K Richey MD  Sarasota Skin & Cancer Center  Charles S Eby MD  Institute For Advanced Medicine  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Intercoastal Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Intercoastal Dermatology  American Dermatology Associates  Skin Cancer Specialist Inc  Milam and Bogart Dermatology  Milam and Bogart Dermatology  Center for Skin Wellness  Acute Dermatology Clinic  William Elstein MD  Dermatology Associates of Sarasota  Michael J Haiken MD  Florida Skin Center  Abrams Dermatology  Harris Dermatology  Harris Dermatology  O'Donoghue Dermatology  Skin Cancer Specialists  David M Bracciano MD  Dermatology & Skin Surgical Center of Sarasota  Center for Sight  Leonard Slazinski MD  First Physicians Group University Parkway  Isaac Zamora MD  Dermatology at Lakewood Ranch  Skin Smart Dermatology  Alfred D Hernandez MD  Stephen Scholle MD  S Mark Burnett MD  University Park Dermatology  University Park Dermatology  John A Cottam MD  Ted F Kadivar MD PA  Riverside Medical Center  Brian G Fabian MD  Manatee Dermatology  Manatee Dermatology  Peter J Mattina Jr. MD  Dermataology Associates of Naples LLC  Dermataology Associates of Naples LLC  Susan H Weinkle MD  John W Demetree MD PA  Jeffrey S Beard MD  Philip M Catalano MD  Riverchase Dermatology  Riverchase Dermatology  Riverchase Dermatology  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Morris J Lipnik MD  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Robert R Tawil MD  Associates in Medical & Surgical Dermatology  Associates in Medical & Surgical Dermatology  American Institute of Dermatology PA  Kenneth W Fields MD  Harris Dermatology  Florida Coastal Dermatology Associates  Florida Coastal Dermatology Associates  Elba I Rubianes MD  Dermatology Specialists of Naples  Joel F Waltzer MD  Advanced Dermatology  Patrice C Case MD  Bonnie M Zonas MD  Brandon Dermatology  Naples Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery  Naples Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery  Dermatology Health Care  Christopher G Nelson MD PA  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Nancy Simons Ling MD PA  Bay Dermatology  Teresa P Brandt MD  Colorado Health & Youth LLC  Teresa P Brandt MD  Prakit Jeerapaet MD  Caban Skin Institute  Bonita Drake MD  John F Kirk MD  Visage Dermatology  Arnold E Ison MD Port Charlotte, FloridaUpcoming 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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