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Is it a bad thing to have 2+ hair coming out of 1 hair follicule? does that increase the chance of focullitis?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

No: It’s not uncommon to have two hairs going out of one follicle. This may increase the risk of folliculitis

Answered 8/30/2020

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Would i get folliculitis on my scalp if i touch my folliculitis on the back and then touch my hair?

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