Medical and Surgical Dermatology
Folliculitis (Inflamed hair follicles)
This is a fairly common skin condition resulting in inflammation or infection of the hair follicles. It presents with small pink papule or pustules surrounding a hair follicle. Common locations are the beard/neck, chest, shoulders, buttocks and back.
Our treatment approach:
| Medical treatment: | Procedures: |
| OTC Benzoyl peroxide wash | Bacterial culture |
| Topical antibiotics | |
| Topical anti-inflammatories | |
| Oral antibiotics | |
| Oral isotretinoin |