Tinea Folliculitis
Tinea folliculitis is a deeper form of fungal infection that involves the hair follicles, that is, the structures from which body hair or scalp hair grows. It usually appears as a complication of a tinea that affects areas with hair.
How it presents: small bumps or pimples around the follicles, redness, tenderness and sometimes pustules in the affected area.
When is a review advisable? If the lesions are painful, spread, ooze or do not improve with usual hygiene care.
Who evaluates it? The dermatologist is the professional trained to distinguish this condition from other skin inflammations and guide its management. Faced with persistent lesions in areas with hair, seeking a specialized evaluation is the most recommended thing.
Data on 6 doctors who treat tinea folliculitis
Specialties that treat tinea folliculitis
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Doctors specialized in tinea folliculitis
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dra. Angelica Leonor Berron Ruiz
Dra. Grazia Jesus Hernandez
Dr. Guillermo Leopoldo Ruiz
Dra. García Ruiz María Teresa
Dr. Tomas Rangel Piza
Dra. Veronica Ramírez Cisneros
Dr. Yvette Fernández Camacho
Dra. Juana Ma Portugal Rodriguez
Dra. Patricia Aidé López Olmos
Dra. Leticia Vergara Takahashi
Dra. Andrea Romo López
Dra. Rosa Maria Gutierrez Vidrio
Dr. Venegas Griselda Membrillo
Dr. Juan Colín Fuentes
Dra. Claudia Mónica Vargas Salinas
Dra. Angélica Beirana Palencia
Dr. Gilberto Adame Miranda
Dr. Ismael Cheng Flores
Frequently asked questions
What is tinea folliculitis?
Tinea folliculitis is a deeper form of fungal infection that involves the hair follicles, that is, the structures from which body hair or scalp hair grows. It usually appears as a complication of a tinea that affects areas with hair.
Which doctor treats tinea folliculitis?
Tinea Folliculitis is usually treated by specialists in dermatologist, dermatologist.