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How To Treat Skin Redness (Erythema); 10 Common Causes of Redness

4. Folliculitis

Folliculitis

Folliculitis is a common skin-related disease in which the hair follicles become inflamed. A bacterial or fungal infection most commonly causes inflammation.

Folliculitis causes tiny, itchy clusters of red lumps to form around the afflicted follicles. The area may become painful, and pus-filled blisters will form.

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