How do I tell the difference between eczema vs folliculitis vs dermatitis?

henka1618 · Newbie Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 2

Hi! I’m not sure how eczema looks like. I have something red and itchy on my hand. Please, can somebody explain to me what eczema is? My friend thinks that I have folliculitis. I also don’t know what it is. How do I tell the difference between eczema vs folliculitis vs dermatitis? Thanks!

guillaume1151 · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 3

Folliculitis usually appears around tiny pockets from which each hair grows. It looks like small, white-headed pimples. Folliculitis often clears by itself in a few days. Dermatitis or eczema is a general term that describes an inflammation of the skin. It can occur in many forms, it usually involves swollen, reddened and itchy skin. Eczema need to be treated.

How do I tell the difference between eczema vs folliculitis vs dermatitis?

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