10 Folliculitis Symptoms

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Carbuncles

Carbuncles are also a sign of deep folliculitis and manifest as several boils in one spot. They are typically larger than the average boil and may be the result of numerous different hair follicles that have become infected.2‘Folliculitis.’ Cleveland Clinic, 10 June 2021, clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17692-folliculitis-

In this case, it is prudent to seek the help of a medical professional to resolve the lesions and minimize leftover scarring. This may also help with the pain of having so many boils in one area.

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