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I've been getting my hair braided for years and always get this sores in my head .my hair is not tight so why is this problem getting worse ?
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Scalp Folliculitis: The cause of scalp folliculitis is not well understood. It is generally considered to be an inflammatory reaction to components of the hair follicle, particularly the micro-organisms. These include: bacteria (especially propionibacterium acnes, but in severe cases, also staphylococcus aureus), yeasts (malassezia species), mites (demodex folliculorum).
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