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hi, I am new here and have posted several times already. after reading several posts I have come across folliculitis several times and remember being told by one doctor of the many I have seen, tell me that I have folliculitis so now I am confused. how do you know if it is KP or folliculitis? I have had bumps all over my upper arms since I was a child, I am 34 now. I now have these bumps on my arms, front and back of thighs, hips, waist, knees and butt. when I squeeze these bumps (sorry so gross) i get a nodule that comes out that is kinda hard and with a coiled up hair in it. others have this long spiky hard white plug that comes out with several straight hairs in it, I mean it is like a spike literally. This type is usually on my butt but I have noticed these on the sides of my breasts as well now that I think about it. help! what do I have? and does anyone else have these long hard spikes that come out when you squeeze them? thanks for reading
Sounds more like KP to me...It's my understanding that folliculitis looks more infected than KP. And yes, when I squeeze my KP it sometimes comes out like a "long spiky hard white plug". The following may help.
This is from the MayoClinic:
With common names like hot tub folliculitis and barber's itch, folliculitis may sound more like a bad joke than a skin disorder. But folliculitis, an infection of the hair follicles, is no laughing matter. Severe cases may cause permanent hair loss and scarring, and even mild folliculitis can be uncomfortable and embarrassing.
Folliculitis usually appears as small, white-headed pimples around one or more hair follicles the tiny pockets from which each hair grows. Most infections are superficial, and although they may itch, they're seldom painful. Superficial folliculitis often clears by itself in a few days, but deep or recurring folliculitis may need medical treatment.
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin disorder. Although it isn't serious, it can be frustrating because it's difficult to treat.
Keratosis pilaris occurs most often in children. It results from the buildup of a protein called keratin in the openings of hair follicles in the skin. This produces small, rough patches usually on the arms, thighs and face. The exact cause isn't known, but it may be associated with eczema.
Keratosis pilaris typically causes no pain or itching. Treatment is directed at softening the keratin deposits in the skin and may include medicated creams containing urea or lactic acid. Even with treatment, this condition tends to remain for years. If associated with eczema, keratosis pilaris may improve with treatment of the underlying eczema.
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