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Infected hair follicle (folliculitis)
A condition in which one or more hair follicles are swollen, usually when the follicles are damaged by friction from clothing, shaving, or blockage.
Is a type of:Hair diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be managed without a doctor visit
How is it usually diagnosed?
Self-diagnosable
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Skin
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