What are the causes of “pimples” (folliculitis) on the body?

  Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses and skin irritation, although they all look like “pimples”, but there are many causes and different treatments.  1, Staphylococcus aureus folliculitis, the most common, can be treated with antibiotics; 2, pseudofolliculitis is improper shaving or shaving cream stimulation caused by the treatment is to remove the cause; 3, Pseudomonas folliculitis, prolonged exposure to water, such as bathing or hot springs caused by the treatment of antibiotics; 4, Malassezia folliculitis, treatment using antifungal drugs; 5, Gram-negative bacteria folliculitis, treatment using 6. beard sores, treated with antibiotics; 7. eosinophilic folliculitis, treated with glucocorticoids.