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Trichomycosis axillaris is a superficial bacterial colonization of the hair shafts in sweat gland–bearing areas, such as the armpits and the groin. It is a trivial disease of worldwide occurrence that is believed to be caused by the genus Corynebacteria.
Keratosis pilaris (KP; also follicular keratosis, lichen pilaris, or colloquially chicken skin. [1]) is a common, autosomal-dominant, genetic condition of the skin's hair follicles characterized by the appearance of possibly itchy, small, gooseflesh-like bumps, with varying degrees of reddening or inflammation. [2]
The combined area that is the armpit and axilla (the space below the underarm) is one of the body’s highest erogenous zones, meaning it’s full of nerve endings, explains Ava Shamban, M.D ...
Hypertrichosis (better known as Werewolf Syndrome) is an abnormal amount of hair growth over the body. [1] [2] The two distinct types of hypertrichosis are generalized hypertrichosis, which occurs over the entire body, and localized hypertrichosis, which is restricted to a certain area. [1]
Rash (reddened skin area) Itching skin; Pimples or pustules located around a hair or follicle; may be confused with chicken pox. May crust over; Typically occur on neck, armpit, or groin; May present as genital lesions; Spreading from leg to arm to body through improper treatment with antibiotics
But shaving your bikini area can still be a challenge. The hair in your bikini area tends to be more coarse and curly than hair on other parts of your body, Dr. Emily Newsom, a board-certified ...
Prepubertal hypertrichosis is characterized by an excess of hair growth, seen during birth and progressing during childhood. [3] [6] In generalized hypertrichosis, excessive hair growth occurs all over the body, whereas in localized hypertrichosis, excessive hair growth only occurs in certain areas of the body. [2]
Hair oils do not directly cause hair growth, but rather improve scalp conditions that may improve the health of scalp skin and hair follicles, says Dr. Camp. “Hair oils repair dry damaged hair ...