Steroid folliculitis
Steroid Folliculitis
Steroid Folliculitis (pronunciation: steh-roid fuh-lih-kyoo-lih-tis) is a medical condition that involves the inflammation of hair follicles due to the prolonged use of steroids.
Etymology
The term 'Steroid Folliculitis' is derived from two words. 'Steroid', a type of organic compound, and 'Folliculitis', which comes from the Latin words 'folliculus' meaning 'small bag' and '-itis' denoting inflammation.
Definition
Steroid Folliculitis is a specific type of folliculitis that is caused by the long-term use or misuse of topical or systemic corticosteroids. It is characterized by the inflammation and infection of hair follicles, leading to the formation of small red bumps or white-headed pimples around hair follicles.
Symptoms
The common symptoms of Steroid Folliculitis include:
- Red and inflamed skin
- Itchy and burning skin
- Development of pus-filled blisters
- Tenderness around the affected area
Causes
Steroid Folliculitis is primarily caused by the prolonged use of steroids, either topically or systemically. The steroids can disrupt the normal balance of bacteria on the skin, leading to an overgrowth of harmful bacteria that can infect hair follicles.
Treatment
Treatment for Steroid Folliculitis typically involves discontinuing the use of the offending steroid and starting a course of antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection. In severe cases, a dermatologist may recommend other treatments such as laser hair removal or light therapy.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Steroid folliculitis
- Wikipedia's article - Steroid folliculitis
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