Definition

• Folliculitus can be described as a hair follicle infected by a fungi, bacteria or virus.
  
  

Cause

• Some causes of folliculitus include wearing tight clothing, excess sweat and injuries to your skin.
  
  

Symptoms

• Some symptoms of folliculitis include itchy or tender skin, skin that is inflamed, and pus-filled blister or bumps around the hair follicles.
  
  

Risks

• Though anyone can suffer from folliculitis, certain conditions make people more prone to the condition, such as HIV and AIDS, exposure to very hot water and skin damage from surgery.
  
  

Treatment

• Most mild cases of the condition will disappear on its own, but if the problem persists, a doctor should be consulted for antibiotic options.