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Review
. 2014 Nov-Dec;32(6):711-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2014.02.009. Epub 2014 Mar 1.

Facial bacterial infections: folliculitis

Ana Cristina Laureano  1 , Robert A Schwartz  2 , Philip J Cohen  1
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Review

Facial bacterial infections: folliculitis

Ana Cristina Laureano et al. Clin Dermatol. 2014 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Facial bacterial infections are most commonly caused by infections of the hair follicles. Wherever pilosebaceous units are found folliculitis can occur, with the most frequent bacterial culprit being Staphylococcus aureus. We review different origins of facial folliculitis, distinguishing bacterial forms from other infectious and non-infectious mimickers. We distinguish folliculitis from pseudofolliculitis and perifolliculitis. Clinical features, etiology, pathology, and management options are also discussed.

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