Red spots on the hair follicle area are considered to be caused by folliculitis, keratosis pilaris, contact dermatitis and other diseases.
1. Folliculitis: folliculitis is a skin disease mainly involving hair follicles, manifested by red papules centered on hair follicles, the cause of which is related to the infection of hair follicles by pathogenic microorganisms, and shaving, skin trauma, etc. are all triggers of folliculitis.
2. Keratosis Pilaris: Keratosis Pilaris is a chronic follicular keratosis, the cause of which is related to genetics, vitamin A deficiency, endocrine factors. The main manifestation of normal skin color or reddish papules, chicken skin-like appearance.
3. Contact dermatitis: contact dermatitis is caused by skin contact with external irritants, manifested as erythema, swelling, pimples, blisters and so on. If the skin suffers from contact dermatitis, it is possible to have red spots on the hair follicles.
There are more causes of red spots on the hair follicle area, so it is recommended to consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis.