1. Red Bumps Everywhere
Red bumps constitute a primary symptom of folliculitis. Superficial folliculitis is often accompanied by blisters that ooze pus and crust over. Tinea barbae and pseudofolliculitis barbae, fungal and bacterial folliculitis respectively, cause small red bumps that look like beard rash. These bumps usually don't progress into blisters. Although folliculitis often is caused by outside bacteria, the infection may present if you're taking a treatment for another bacterial infection. Gram-negative folliculitis infections, which appear as red bumps, are caused by taking antibiotics long-term.
2. Note the Presence of Pus
Many folliculitis infections present with pus inside red bumps. The pus may be present at the start of the infection. For example, if you have a staphylococcal folliculitis infection, your red bumps may resemble pus-filled pimples. However, they will feel thicker than acne and can't be popped like pimples. Boils and carbuncles, which are groups of boils, contain pus within 24 hours of forming. You also may develop pus if you have pseudomonas folliculitis. This infection imay develop if you spend prolonged periods in chlorinated swimming pools and wet bathing suits.
3. Feel Your Head
Some folliculitis infections can present symptoms that aren't related to the skin. Tinae barbae, a fungal infection that looks like beard rash, can cause a fever and swollen lymph nodes. Carbuncles, which are a group of pus-filled boils, can cause malaise while your body fights off the bacteria. If you have a cold sore, it can produce a new infection in nearby hair follicles.
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