Folliculitis due to inflammatory skin diseases
Certain uncommon inflammatory skin diseases may cause permanent hair loss and scarring because of deep-seated sterile folliculitis. These include: Lichen planus. Discoid lupus erythematosus.
Severe vitamin A and C deficiency may cause folliculitis. [1] In vitamin A deficiency the skin shows follicular hyperkeratosis, dryness and generalised wrinkling. [11] It requires about 2 months of vitamin C deprivation to produce mucocutaneous signs, including perifollicular petechiae and follicular hyperkeratosis.
Alopecia areata is a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss. Hair follicles are the structures in skin that form hair.
Folliculitis is often caused when hair follicles are infected with bacteria, commonly Staphylococcus aureus (staph). It may also be caused by viruses, fungi, parasites, medications or physical injury.
Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune blistering disease that commonly involves the scalp. Lesions of pemphigus vulgaris that persist on the scalp for a long period may be accompanied by tufted hair folliculitis.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
You develop low levels of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism), usually over months to years. Symptoms include fatigue, constipation, weight gain, depression, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold.
Sometimes, folliculitis may be the result of inflammation secondary to ingrown hairs as well as caused by certain drugs such as lithium and cyclosporine.
Folliculitis, furuncles, and carbuncles are skin infections caused by bacteria. Any child can get these infections. A child with diabetes or a weak immune system is more at risk. Folliculitis and mild furuncles may go away with no treatment.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a diet rich in vitamins and minerals supports skin health and can help prevent folliculitis. Foods high in vitamins A, C and E can promote healing and reduce inflammation.
Viral folliculitis: The herpes simplex virus and molluscum contagiosum are common causes of viral folliculitis.
Hookworm folliculitis is an atypical manifestation of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) syndrome with which dermatologists should be familiar given the increase in travel to tropical and subtropical countries, where this entity is endemic.
Certain types of folliculitis are more likely to happen in particular groups of people. Pseudofolliculitis barbae and sycosis barbae, for example, are two types of folliculitis are closely linked to shaving. These conditions are much more common in men who are frequently cutting beard hairs.
Vasculitis: Vasculitis involves inflammation of blood vessels, leading to various symptoms depending on the affected organs. The diagnosis often requires imaging studies and biopsies, making it one of the more challenging autoimmune diseases to identify.
Enlarged neck or presence of goiter, which may be the only early symptom. Fatigue. Hair loss. Heavy or irregular periods.
Autoimmune Addison disease affects the function of the adrenal glands, which are small hormone-producing glands located on top of each kidney. It is classified as an autoimmune disorder because it results from a malfunctioning immune system that attacks the adrenal glands.
The main symptoms of Sjögren's disease are: Dry mouth. Your tongue and your throat will feel dry and chewing and swallowing may be difficult or painful. Dry eyes. Your eyes may burn or itch or feel as if you have a piece of sand in your eye.
Skin problems that occur with the condition may present as: xerosis, or dry, rough skin. small “blood spots” or purpura on the lower legs due to vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels. vasculitic skin lesions that may appear as welts, lumps, blisters, or ulcers.
The most common bacteria that cause folliculitis are: staphylococcus aureus (bacterial folliculitis) —commonly found on your skin.
Because of the similar clinical manifestation, it is often hard to distinguish acne vulgaris from folliculitis, and that can cause misdiagnose or missed diagnose, and thus delay correct treatment.
Herpetic folliculitis (HF) is a rare disease involving hair follicles and sebaceous epithelium, which is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV) or herpes simplex virus (HSV). These viruses can cause skin or mucosal infections, and thus produce primary and recurrent infections.