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Can folliculitis cause cysts under the skin?

Q: can folliculitis cause cysts under the skin?

: Yes, but that is not the usual lesion with folliculitis. Inflammation of hair follicles produces bumps and can result in abscesses.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Yes, but that is not the usual lesion with folliculitis. Inflammation of hair follicles produces bumps and can result in abscesses.

Answered 11/18/2022

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Dr. Jay Park answered

No. Folliculitis refers to an infection of hair follicle most often caused by Staphylococcus. When a folliculitis extends to deeper tissue, furuncle aka boil is formed.

Answered 11/18/2022

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A member asked:

Can folliculitis cause cysts under the skin?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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