Tinea Folliculitis treatment in Acapulco

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.