Folliculitis - Inflamed hair follicles
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 washBacterial culture
Topical antibiotics 
Topical anti-inflammatories 
Oral antibiotics 
Oral isotretinoin