{"title":"DermNet — Folliculitis","entity_type":"Source","slug":"dermnet-folliculitis","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/dermnet-folliculitis","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-26","date_reviewed":"2026-05-26"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"Fungal Acne","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/fungal-acne"},{"title":"Is fungal acne real and how do I know if I have it?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/is-fungal-acne-real-and-how-do-i-know-if-i-have-it"},{"title":"Scalp Acne","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/scalp-acne"},{"title":"Forehead Bumps","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/forehead-bumps"},{"title":"What causes tiny bumps on my forehead?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/what-causes-tiny-bumps-on-my-forehead"},{"title":"What causes scalp acne and how do I treat it?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/what-causes-scalp-acne-and-how-do-i-treat-it"},{"title":"What causes bumpy skin on my chest?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/what-causes-bumpy-skin-on-my-chest"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["DermNet folliculitis guidance supports the broader boundary that follicular bumps can involve infection, occlusion, irritation, or inflammatory conditions."]},{"heading":"What Studied","paragraphs":["Patient-facing dermatology reference on folliculitis."]},{"heading":"Main Findings","paragraphs":["DermNet describes folliculitis as inflamed hair follicles that can arise from infection, occlusion, irritation, or skin disease."]},{"heading":"Why It Matters","paragraphs":["It supports a cautious scalp-bump page that distinguishes routine support from medical diagnosis.","Original Source — Folliculitis. https://dermnetnz.org/topics/folliculitis (rel=\"nofollow\")"]}],"source_type":"dermatology_reference","original_source_url":"https://dermnetnz.org/topics/folliculitis"}