10 Causes and Symptoms of Folliculitis

2. Fungal infection:

Infections that are caused by the fungus Trichophyton rubrum or by the yeasts of the genus Malassezia can cause folliculitis around the face and lower legs area. Though these fungal infections are not as common as staph infections, these can be caused by simple everyday activities such as shaving or waxing. If you shave with an unhygienic razor or in an incorrect manner, it elevates the risk of a fungal infection. Other than this, sweat and personal care products can also exacerbate a fungal infection. Fungal infections can also occur on the arms and armpits as well, but this generally only happens if you excessively shave these areas of the body.