Folliculitis Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

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Symptom #2: Itchiness

In most forms of folliculitis, the area of the infected skin can become red, inflamed, and itchy.

Folliculitis, caused by the fungi Pityrosporum (Malassezia furfur), usually presents with intensive itchiness in the back, shoulders and chest.

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