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Can folliculitis cause cysts under the skin?
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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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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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