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What Folliculitis Looks Like
Pictures of What Folliculitis Looks Like

From Daniel More, MD, About.com

Updated February 23, 2009

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Learn what pictures of what folliculitis looks like.

Folliculitis causes an itchy, red rash and pus-filled blisters, forming around hair follicles. It commonly starts after shaving (face in men, legs in women), but can be spread anywhere on the body as a result of scratching. It is treated with antibiotics.

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