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Please help me to get rid of this folliculitis problem spreading on my legs, arms and neck.?

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Dermatology 34 years experience
Folliculitis: Folliculitis is caused by an infection of the hair follicles by bacteria, viruses or fungi. The most common cause of folliculitis is staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Thus, treatment depends on the cause.
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