What is the difference between folliculitis and eczema

The difference between folliculitis and eczema is that the causes, clinical symptoms and treatment programs are different, according to the specific causes of the disease, follow the doctor’s instructions for targeted treatment to prevent aggravation of the condition. 1. Causes: folliculitis is mainly considered to be related to local bacterial or fungal infections attacking the skin follicles; while eczema is not necessarily due to bacterial infections, can not be ruled out with allergic factors or other stimulating factors related to the production of perverse reaction inflammation. 2. Clinical symptoms: folliculitis produced by the symptoms are mainly localized follicular inflammation, skin pain, but the general range is not very wide, and even accompanied by pus; eczema is mainly manifested as erythema, pimples, accompanied by itching, and the pain will not be particularly obvious. 3. Treatment plan: for the treatment of folliculitis, the main anti-infection drugs; and eczema is mainly anti-allergy treatment and anti-itching treatment to alleviate the symptoms. Usually pay attention to keep the skin hygiene and clean, avoid contact with allergic substances, otherwise it is easy to lead to aggravation of symptoms. Eat less spicy and irritating food, otherwise it will easily affect the therapeutic effect.