Folliculitis
Alternate Names : Barber's Itch, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Tinea Barbae
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Folliculitis, Decalvans on the Scalp
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Folliculitis, decalvans causes scarring with hair loss (alopecia). There are areas of "corn stalking" (grouped hairs arising within the area of alopecia), redness (erythema), crusting, and pustules. Due to severe scarring, permanent hair loss occurs in the involved sites.
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Folliculitis on the Leg
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Folliculitis has caused redness (erythema) and pus-filled blisters (pustules) to form around the hair follicles on this person's leg. This condition may be caused by infection or an irritation, such as shaving.
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