Folliculitis

The 2004 review on folliculitis provided a detailed examination of the condition, which is an inflammation of the hair follicle that can be caused by various infectious agents like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites, or by non-infectious factors such as drugs, nutritional deficiencies, and sun exposure. The review highlighted the importance of clinical evaluation and laboratory tests to identify the causative agent and guide treatment, which may include topical or oral antibacterials, antifungals, antivirals, or other medications depending on the type of folliculitis. Specific conditions such as keloidal folliculitis and folliculitis decalvans can lead to scarring and hair loss, while others like pseudofolliculitis are treated with laser hair removal. The document underscored the necessity of accurate diagnosis and treatment plans tailored to the individual type of folliculitis, and also mentioned skin disorders with follicular expression, such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.