Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Folliculitis vs. furrunculosis

IMPORTANT:
- folliculitis is inflammation of the hair follicle, most commonly caused by
  • bacteria
  • dermatophytes ("ringworm" fungi)
  • demodectic mites

- furrunculosis is rupture of a hair follicle

  • causes granulomatous inflammation

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