Fungal folliculitis
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Fungal folliculitis is a skin condition characterized by a deep, pustular type of tinea circinata
resembling a carbuncle
or kerion
.
Tinea corporis
Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection of the arms and legs, especially on glabrous skin, however it may occur on any part of the body.-Symptoms:...
resembling a carbuncle
Carbuncle
A carbuncle is an abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by bacterial infection, most commonly Staphylococcus aureus. The infection is contagious and may spread to other areas of the body or other people...
or kerion
Kerion
Kerion is the result of the host's response to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection. It usually presents itself as raised, spongy lesions. This honeycomb is severely painful inflammatory reaction with deep suppurative...
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