Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 297 of 484
After a shave service, a client returns with multiple small red bumps and pustules centered on hair follicles along the jaw. The most likely condition is:
a.Rosacea
b.Eczema
c.Psoriasis
d.Folliculitis
Explanation
Folliculitis is inflammation of hair follicles, often bacterial, that appears as small red bumps or pustules at each follicle. Service should be paused and the client referred for medical evaluation if needed.
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