Tag: Folliculitis

  • Folliculitis

    Patient Information Sheet: Folliculitis Understanding Folliculitis: Folliculitis is a common skin condition characterised by inflammation of the hair follicles. It can affect people of all ages and occurs when hair follicles become infected or irritated, leading to the development of red, swollen, and sometimes painful bumps or pustules on the skin. Folliculitis can occur anywhere…

  • Folliculitis Barbae

    Patient Information Sheet: Folliculitis Barbae Understanding Folliculitis Barbae: Folliculitis barbae, commonly known as barber’s itch or razor bumps, is a common skin condition characterised by inflammation of the hair follicles in the beard area. It occurs when hair follicles become infected or inflamed, often due to shaving, ingrown hairs, or bacterial or fungal infections. Folliculitis…