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What causes hair follicules to be inflammed?
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Irritation: Most commonly irritation from shaving or other forms of hair removal. Irritation from clothing rubbing on area another common cause. Bacteria, fungus, and occasionally viruses can be a cause.
Answered 7/7/2019
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