| • | The most common superficial form of infectious folliculitis is known as impetigo of Bockhart or barbers itch and is caused by Staphylococcus aureus |
| • | This form of folliculitis occurs more commonly in carriers of nasal staphylococci. |
| • | When involvement of the follicle is more extensive, a follicular-centered dermal abscess results. |
| • | When the condition occurs on the face, it is referred to as sycosis barbae (vulgaris), but if it occurs elsewhere, it is referred to as a furuncle or boil. |
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