10 Causes and Symptoms of Folliculitis

8. Long-term antibiotic treatment for acne:

People that have recurring acne often receive long-term antibiotic treatment. The antibiotics used for treating acne are generally rifampicin and tetracyclines. They are effective in treating acne but at the same time, can also lead to folliculitis if they are used excessively. This condition is known as the gram-negative folliculitis. The antibiotics influence the bacterial balance of the skin leading to folliculitis eruptions. The symptoms are generally more severe with clusters of very itchy red bumps appearing in various parts of the body. However, after the antibiotic treatment for the acne is complete, the bumps soon disappears too.