Grapefruit Seed Extract May 29, 2008
Razor burn, folliculitis (infection of the hair follicle), ingrown hairs: apply a few drops to a washcloth along with 4 drops of tea tree oil and thoroughly rinse out with water. Wash area daily with mixture instead of soap and conditions should improve. (Suite101.com)
Health officials see increase in abscesses Apr 8, 2008
Paxton said she and other staff attribute most of the abscesses to folliculitis, or inflammation of the hair follicle. Sometimes, that can be caused by shaving, said Paxton, noting that a lot of the abscesses treated are in areas such as the neck. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Wrestlers grappling with infections Feb 24, 2008
Common minor skin infections caused by staph include: * Folliculitis: Infections of hair follicles that cause itchy white pus-filled bumps on the skin, often where people shave or have irritations from skin rubbing against clothes. Boils: Infections deeper within hair follicles that leave large, frequently red inflammations, often occurring on the face or neck. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
* Forum tackles problem of abandoned animals Feb 5, 2008
"However, young dogs that can make good pets should be given another chance even if they have some treatable skin disease such as folliculitis." This story has been viewed 376 times. Advertising. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Skin Disorders In Construction Workers Following Hurricanes Katrina And Rita Nov 21, 2007
5 percent) had bacterial folliculitis, an infection causing inflammation around the hair follicles; six (14. 6 percent) had fiberglass dermatitis, an irritation and inflammation of the skin from contact with fiberglass; and two (4. (Science Daily)
Hurricanes Katrina, Rita Left Skin Rashes in Their Wake Nov 20, 2007
5 percent) had bacterial folliculitis, an infection causing inflammation around the hair follicles. Six (14. (Health-Finder)
Staph Infection In Schools Oct 16, 2007
Folliculitis: infection of hair follicles. Furuncle: a boil. (Suite101.com)
Several OWU students battling staph infection School officials: Outbreak now largely under control Sep 27, 2007
There are many types of Staphylococcal infection: impetigo, wound infection, abscess, boil, scalded skin syndrome and folliculitis decalvans, Cook said. What I have seen on campus are the boil and abscess types. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Demodex Spp. Face Mites Aug 30, 2007
Symptomatic infestation with demodex mites is called demodicidosis or demodex folliculitis. While the role of demodex in disease is still unclear, treatment for skin problems in cases where there are many mites present now often includes a topical antiparasitic cream. (Suite101.com)
Worse for wear Apr 11, 2007
Wearing very tight clothing can also obstruct the sweat ducts and cause a heat rash or something called folliculitis, an inflammation of the hair follicles. Constrictive clothing is unhealthy for the skin. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
