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Could folliculitis on chest be from stress?

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Fungus, Yeast, Bact.: It is not due to stress. It can be caused by shaving with damage to the follicle, bacteria, yeast, or even wearing tight clothing, but stress is not a causative factor.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Could folliculitis on chest be from stress?

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Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

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