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    GlossaryGram-negative folliculitis

    bacterial infection of hair follicles resistant to certain antibiotics

    Gram-negative folliculitis is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles caused by Gram-negative bacteria, which are a group of bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining method of bacterial differentiation. This condition often occurs as a complication in individuals who have been on long-term antibiotic therapy for acne, leading to an overgrowth of these resistant bacteria. Symptoms include pustules and inflammation around hair follicles, typically on the face and neck.

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      Acneiform Dermatoses

      research Acneiform Dermatoses

      45 citations, January 1998 in “Dermatology”
      Some skin conditions look like acne but are caused by drugs, and they usually get better when the drug is stopped.
      Folliculitis

      research Folliculitis

      64 citations, January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”
      Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.

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