What is folliculitis?

Superficial bacteria infection of hair follicules, small raised erythematous and occasionally pruritic pustules <5mm diameter. Genital folliculitis may be STD, commonly S.aureus, if there has been an exposure to hot tub/swimming pool consider pseudomonas as a possible cause. Pustules associated w/erythema in groin may be candidiasis Variable in number (thighs, perineum, arms, thorax, back) Clinical forms include stye (eyelash) and sycosis (beard -induced by shaving chronicity), may be pseudomonas