Folliculitis Center - Syracuse, NY
Syracuse 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 Syracuse * Lewis M Dubroff MD  Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics LLC  Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics LLC  Dermatology Consultants LLC  Dermatology Consultants LLC  Jon C Lochner MD  Ibrahim A Tangoren MD  North Medical Family Physicians  Donald L Levin MD  William G Patrick MD  Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics LLC  Reflections Dermatology  Ronald E Lather MD  Josephine McCallister MD  Ithaca Dermatology  Utica Business Park  Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC  Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC  Dermatology & Plastic Surgery of Northern New York  Joseph M Newmark MD  Joseph M Newmark MD  Northern Nurse Practitioners  United Medical Associates Plastic Surgery  Guthrie Clinic Sayre Dermatology  Guthrie Clinic Sayre Dermatology  Guthrie Clinic Sayre Dermatology  Guthrie Clinic Sayre Dermatology  Dermatology Partners of Western New York  Dermatology Partners of Western New York  Dermatology Partners of Western New York  William E Clack MD  Bassett Healthcare Dermatology  Bassett Healthcare Dermatology  Bassett Healthcare Dermatology  Barrington Park Dermatology Assoc  Barrington Park Dermatology Assoc  Barrington Park Dermatology Assoc  Barrington Park Dermatology Assoc  Barrington Park Dermatology Assoc  Pittsford Dermatology PLLC  Muhlbauer Dermatopathology Laboratory  Muhlbauer Dermatopathology Laboratory  Muhlbauer Dermatopathology Laboratory  Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center  Helendale Dermatology & Medical Spa  Stephen J Xenias MD  Advanced Dermatology Syracuse, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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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