Dr. Warren, of Boston, proposes to cure it by inhaling powders of nitrate of silver and lycopodium as described by Dr. Chambers; of London, by means of an instrument for that purpose. Dr. Warren ...

Superficial folliculitis is an inflammation of the upper section of the hair follicle, and may be caused by an injury to the follicle, by infection, or by a chemical irritation of the follicle.

But there are key differences between HS and folliculitis, including the causes, where on your body it appears, and the treatment. While folliculitis may go away on its own, HS will not ...

Now, scalp folliculitis is also a term that floats ... "Sometimes, if the condition is severe enough, it may warrant treatment with oral antibiotics or oral antifungal medications," says Dr ...