Treatment for scalp folliculitis varies depending on the cause and severity. Medications such as oral antibiotics, antifungal creams, antiviral drugs, and topical antibiotics or steroids may be ...

This helps to identify the specific bacteria, yeast, or fungi causing the infection. Biopsy: In rare cases, a small skin sample might be taken for examination under a microscope to rule out other ...

A deadly airborne fungus called Aspergillus is spreading rapidly across the globe, with scientists warning that climate change is accelerating its reach. The fungus, which can cause severe lung ...

A mum claims a 'dirty' hot tub on her 40th birthday getaway caused her to erupt in a 'gruesome' rash - leaving her housebound for two weeks because she felt so 'ugly'. Francesca Newton went away ...

During Monsoon season, Erythrasma – chronic bacterial infection mimicking fungal rash is often seen in diabetics. Folliculitis and boils (furuncles) and Cellulitis – deeper skin infection are ...

The bacterial endosymbiont (Burkholderia rhizoxinica) of the rice seedling blight fungus (Rhizopus microsporus) harbors a large number of cryptic biosynthesis gene clusters. Genome mining and sequence ...

However, infectious agents, such as bacteria and fungus, can cause folliculitis to spread if people share razors, towels, hairbrushes, and other personal hygiene products. Summary.