Folliculitis Center - Watsonville, CA
Watsonville 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 Watsonville * Kim M Albridge & David A South MDs  Kim M Albridge & David A South MDs  Stephen T Sesody DO  Leon Lubianker MD  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Soquel  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Soquel  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Soquel  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Soquel  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Soquel  Dermatology Surgical & Medical Group  Dermatology Surgical & Medical Group  Dermatology Surgical & Medical Group  R Kurt Lofgren MD  Visoth Chhiap MD  D Thomas Urban MD  Stephen S Lee MD  Keller Medical Institute  Louise E Friend MD  James E Rheim MD  James E Rheim MD  Ann B Rice MD  Christopher J Dannaker DO  Melvin F Gorelick MD  Kent S Carson MD  Richard M Hambley MD  Mary Scannell MD  Christopher Schmidt MD  California Skin Institute  Dorothy J Buckner MD  Martin B Miller MD  Patrick Bitter Sr. MD  Age Defying Dermatology  Age Defying Dermatology  Advanced Laser Surgery Medical Group  Hong T N Do MD  Georgia K Abrams MD  Anthony J Badame MD  Marie B Britz MD  Mychael Luu MD  Robert Melnikoff MD & Walter Wood MD  Robert Melnikoff MD & Walter Wood MD  Allergy & Dermatology Medical Clinic  An Tranvan MD  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Bernard Recht MD  Jean Gordon MD PhD  Elizabeth A Abel MD  Elizabeth A Abel MD  Camino Medical Group Dermatology  Camino Medical Group Dermatology  Azucena L Arguelles MD  Camino Medical Group Dermatology  Camino Medical Group Dermatology  Camino Medical Group Dermatology  Aaron M Strefling MD  David R Berk MD  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Gould Dermatology Group  Gould Dermatology Group  Gould Dermatology Group  Berman Skin Institute  Lyle Rausch MD  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Recia Blumenkranz MD  Dermatology Medical Group & Laser Center Inc  Dermatology Medical Group & Laser Center Inc  Dermatology Medical Group & Laser Center Inc  Family Dermatology  Menlo Medical Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Premier Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology Watsonville, CaliforniaUpcoming 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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