Catalog
Superficial bacterial folliculitis
Link to WHO Definition
Superficial bacterial folliculitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1622653958
Bacterial infection of the follicular ostium manifested as follicular papules and pustules with perifollicular erythema. The most commonly isolated organisms are coagulase-negative staphylococci and Staphylococcus aureus. The infection may be acute but is more commonly subacute or chronic; individual lesions heal without scarring. Commonly affected sites include the scalp, beard area, thighs and buttocks.