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, the treatment depends on the cause of the folliculitis. Culture the folliculitis to determine the cause then the treatment follows.
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