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What causes folliculitis and how to prevent/cure it?
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Bacteria: The bacteria that is normally on the skin can evter through the hair follicle or a pure on the skin and begin to colonize. So you end up with an infection. Keep yourself clean be bathing and washing everyday
Answered 9/22/2017
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