This image shows a typical case of folliculitis. The lesions of folliculitis may have a slight crust on top. This image displays a close-up of folliculitis with one of the lesions being pus-filled. The lesions of scalp folliculitis can be very itchy, resulting in scratching and scabs. This image displays very small pus-filled lesions centered on the hair follicles. After the initial small, red bump or pus-filled lesion, folliculitis lesions often form a small crust or scab. Small pus-filled lesions form around hair follicles in folliculitis. Folliculitis with CA-MRSA (community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus) confirmed by culture of the affected area.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.211, 241, 553-566. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp.1845, 1250, 1860, 1901. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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