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Superficial Folliculitis

Superficial folliculitis is a condition that affects the upper part of the hair follicle and the skin directly next to the follicle. If the condition is mild, then it usually heals on its own within two weeks. A warm compress can help ease itching and help better healing.

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I have folliculitis and scratched my leg. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I accidentally scratched off my leg. I suffer from folliculitis so I assumed that is what it was. Is it okay? I have used antiseptic cream on it and kept it clean. I am a non-smoker or drinker of alcohol and currently not taking any medication.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on the picture you provided (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), seeing the entire lesion and surrounding area it looks like an infection, in the hair follicles However, based on the appearance, it i...  Read Full »

Why do I have small red bumps on my upper thighs?

Query: Hello doctor, I have small red bumps on my upper thighs. I am not sure whether I should go to a dermatologist or if this is normal? Kindly guide me.  Read Full »


Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It seems like superficial bacterial folliculitis-like lesions. As there is not much itching or pain in the lesions, you can use topical antibiotics available OTC (over-the-counter) like ointment Bacitracin twice a day for a week and see the...  Read Full »

What is the pimple-like spot on my crotch that produces white pus and blood?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20 years old female, who weighs 224 lbs, and I am 5.4 feet tall. I have what looks like a pimple on my crotch. It keeps coming back in the same spot and produces white pus and a lot of blood. Is there a chance I have an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection)? I have had it since befo...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like superficial folliculitis, which might be caused by bacteria or fungus. Shaving or wearing tight clothes that rub the skin can irritate the follicles leading to folliculitis. Most likely,...  Read Full »

The skin-colored bumps are getting darker. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I got skin color bumps all over my body which is getting darker after going away. I have attached the photos. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vinay Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have examined the pictures (attachments removed to protect patient identity) and noted your details. The description matches closely that of superficial folliculitis which is a low grade bacterial infectionof the hair follicles and is recurrent in nature. For someon...  Read Full »

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