Glossary

Folliculitis

Folliculitis

Follikulitis·Also: Haarbalgentzündung

Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles that appears as small, reddened pustules around the hairs. It is often caused by bacteria, for example after shaving or friction.

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