Folliculitis Center - Prescott, AZ
Prescott 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 Prescott * Southwest Skin & Cancer Institute  Sunwest Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Arizona Dermatology  Arizona Dermatology  Arizona Dermatology  Mackenzie Dermatology  Miller Clinic Ltd  Affiliated Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatology  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Alliance Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Bryan R Upegraff  Banner Arizona Medical Clinic Dermatology & Ophthalmology  Banner Arizona Medical Clinic Dermatology & Ophthalmology  Arrowhead Dermatology  Arrowhead Dermatology  Arrowhead Dermatology  Arizona Skin Surgery  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Arizona Skin Specialists  Arizona Skin Specialists  Catherine A Fisher MD  Advanced Desert Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  North Valley Dermatology LLC  North Valley Dermatology LLC  Banner Arizona Medical Clinic Surgery, Urology & Dermatology  Precision Dermatology  Solomon Dermatology Inc  Glenn K Yarbrough MD  Dermatology Associates  Alliance Dermatology  West Dermatology  Paradise Valley Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  North Mountain Dermatology  North Mountain Dermatology  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Northern Arizona Dermatology Center  Northern Arizona Dermatology Center  Northern Arizona Dermatology Center  Northern Arizona Dermatology Center  AZ Advanced Dermatology  AZ Advanced Dermatology  AZ Advanced Dermatology  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Adriana K Holy MD  Arizona Skincare Physicians  Scottsdale Institute For Cosmetic Dermatology  North Scottsdale Dermatology Associates Inc  North Scottsdale Dermatology Associates Inc  Arrowhead Dermatology  Kenneth W Koldys MD  Mark Meyers MD  Scottsdale Skin & Cancer Center  Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group  Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group  Dermatology Clinic Ltd  Valley of the Sun Dermatology Inc  West Dermatology of Arizona  PCA Skin Center  Jerold L Powers MD  Eugene Leibsohn MD  Camelback Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Family Practice Specialists Ltd  Bosley Medical Institute  Peter J Casper MD  Ronald C Hansen MD  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  Medical Dermatology Specialists  Medical Dermatology Specialists  Rajiv Kwatra MD  Omni Dermatology  VanDyke Laser & Skin Care Prescott, ArizonaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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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