Folliculitis is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become inflamed due to infection, irritation, or blockage.

Of course, chin hair (or any facial or body hair ... but Dr. Rodney says it can happen on a hair follicle by follicle basis. “I think of it as those particular follicles have a lower threshold ...

In Part I of the review (July/August 2004), the anatomy of hair follicles, the diagnostic approach to diseases leading to hair loss, and nonscarring alopecias were discussed. In this article (Part ...

Regularly washing the beard and face will prevent dirt and bacteria ... the sharp edge of the hair remains inside the follicle. As the hair grows, the sharp edge can scratch the follicle and ...

When waxing your face at home, Dr. Logerfo recommends exercising caution. “Some issues that can occur after waxing include folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicle), burns, irritation to ...

Dermaplaning has emerged as a popular facial hair removal technique on ... Repeated plucking can damage hair follicles, leading to inflammation and ingrown hairs, which may result in scarring ...

Look at these pore souls. Dr. Scott Walter — a board-certified dermatologist in the Denver area — is raising awareness about Demodex, a type of tiny eight-legged mite that resides in hair ...