Is folliculitis contagious?
Disease description:
I’ve had a recurrence of folliculitis over the past two days, and it’s truly distressing to see—my scalp is slightly red and swollen, and it’s quite itchy. So I’d like to consult here: Is folliculitis contagious?
Hello,
Under normal circumstances, folliculitis is not contagious. It is an inflammatory condition caused by the inability of sebum and other secretions from hair follicles to be expelled from the body in a timely manner. After developing folliculitis, patients commonly experience pain and itching; effective treatment is required to alleviate symptoms. Treatment for folliculitis typically involves topical medications or ultraviolet light therapy.
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