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I only go outside during the day twice a week when going to work, now i have folliculitis, could be lack of vitamin d and not exposing myself to sun?

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Not likely: The bigger culprits for causes of folliculitis are 1) friction from shaving or tight clothing 2) heat/sweat 3) skin injuries like scrapes 4) lotions/creams/skin coverings(like bandaids)

Answered 4/5/2015

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A member asked:

I only go outside during the day twice a week when going to work, now i have folliculitis, could be lack of vitamin d and not exposing myself to sun?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Southard answered

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