Risk Factors for Folliculitis
While folliculitis may affect anyone, some risk factors may make you more prone to the disease. These include:
– Having dermatitis or acne
– Having a disease that affects the immune system, making it more prone to infection, such as HIV/AIDS, chronic leukemia, or diabetes
– Being a man who has curly hair and shaves
– Taking certain medications or drugs, such as long-term antibiotics for acne or steroid creams
– Bathing in a hot tube that is not well sanitized
– Wearing clothes that retain sweat and heat, such as high boots or rubber gloves [4]
