In folliculitis, skin lesions can simply appear as red spots or bumps. This image displays the widespread distribution typical of folliculitis. This image displays a single small, pus-filled lesion of folliculitis. Red bumps (non-pus-filled) centered on the hair follicle are typical of folliculitis.
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Folliculitis  A parent's guide for infants and babies

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In folliculitis, skin lesions can simply appear as red spots or bumps.
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Who's At Risk
In infants, the following risk factors increase the likelihood of folliculitis:
  • Wearing tight clothes
  • Using antibiotics or steroids for long periods of time
  • Weakened resilience due to diseases such as AIDS
  • Having an infected cut or surgical incision
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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