Folliculitis Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Symptom #3: Discomfort
Folliculitis can cause the affected area to become painful, and swollen. You may also feel a burning sensation and tenderness. All these are caused by the inflammation of the hair follicles that are filled with pus. Mild and moderate cases often feel tender and itchy while in severe folliculitis, the infection can be deeper and possibly involve the entire follicle.
Severe infections are often painful and can lead to complications such as the infection of the deeper layers of the skin (i.e. cellulitis), scarring, and even permanent hair loss. If you suspect that you have a more severe form of folliculitis, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid complications.
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