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What are causes of scalp folliculitis? and how it looks like
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Infectious organisms: Folliculitis is an infection of the hair pocket (follicle), that may be caused by bacteria, fungi, mites, or inflammation of an ingrown hair. The way it looks may include clusters of small red bumps, pus-filled blisters, and itchy or burning skin.
Answered 6/23/2019
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