Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Folliculitis) that could possibly cause Folliculitis includes:
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Folliculitis that are listed by the Diseases Database:
Conditions listing Folliculitis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Folliculitis. Our database lists the following as having Folliculitis as a symptom of that condition:
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Folliculitis may be found in:
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The most common cause of folliculitis, furunculosis, or carbunculosis is coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus. Predisposing factors include an infected wound, poor hygiene, debilitation, diabetes, alcoholism, occlusive cosmetics, tight clothes, friction, chafing, exposure to chemicals, and treatment for skin lesions with tar or with occlusive therapy, using steroids. Furunculosis often follows folliculitis exacerbated by irritation, pressure, friction, or perspiration. Carbunculosis follows persistent S. aureus infection and furunculosis.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
The most common cause of folliculitis, furuncles, or carbuncles is coagulasepositive Staphylococcus aureus. Predisposing factors include an infected wound, moisture, obesity, diabetes mellitus, skin disease, poor hygiene, debilitation, tight clothes, friction, and immunosuppressive therapy.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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