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Folliculitis: what it is, causes and treatment

What is folliculitis? Folliculitisis an inflammatory reaction, which occurs in the area or cavities wherepilosebaceous follicles grow, usually human hair present in the armpits, scalp or anogenital region. In itself, it is an infection of the hair follicles. In most cases, inflammation is usually evolutionary in three stages: acute, subacute and the last stage which is …

Pimples on the tongue: causes and treatment to eliminate them

What are pimples on the tongue? Pimples on the tongue are also calledtransient lingual papillitis, butthey are very common. They aresmall red bumpsthat form on thetop of the tongue, being very annoying and sometimes even painful. They have various causesthat can vary fromallergic reactions, burns, or infections from physical and sexual contactwith others with viral …

Hydroquinone: what it is, benefits and uses

What is hydroquinone? It is atopical medication (i.e., a cream applicable to the skin) used to treat skin discoloration disorders, also known as dyschromia. Classic examples ofdyschromic diseasesare melasma, chloasma, solar lentiginosis, freckles, senile lentigo and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (as occur after types of eczema orfungal skin infections). Note: Dyschromia, in general, can be classified based on …