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What are follicles in the ovary?
Ovarian follicles are small sacs filled with fluid that are found inside a woman’s ovaries. They secrete hormones which influence stages of the menstrual cycle and women begin puberty with about 300,000 to 400,000 of them. Each has the potential to release an egg for fertilisation.
How many follicles is normal?
The number of antral follicles varies every month. A woman is considered to have adequate or normal ovarian reserve if the antral follicle count is 6-10. If the count is less than 6 the ovarian reserve could be considered to be low, whereas a high reserve is greater than 12.
Is follicles in ovary normal?
Normally, ovarian follicles contain egg cells, which are released during ovulation. In polycystic ovary syndrome, abnormal hormone levels prevent follicles from growing and maturing to release egg cells. Instead, these immature follicles accumulate in the ovaries. Affected women can have 12 or more of these follicles.
Are follicles harmful?
Most follicular cysts are painless and harmless. They are not cancerous. They often resolve on their own, within a few menstrual cycles. You may not even notice you have a follicular cyst.
What are the differential diagnoses for folliculitis?
Differential diagnosis. The differential diagnosis of superficial folliculitis includes: Pseudomonas folliculitis . Pseudomonas folliculitis is caused by inadequate chlorination of a hot tub or spa pool. Lesions cluster under the swimming costume. Spa pool folliculitis usually settles by itself, but severe cases can be treated with ciprofloxacin. Pseudomonas folliculitis
Can doxycycline be used to treat folliculitis?
A five- to 30-day course of an oral antibiotic like cephalexin , dicloxacillin (Dynapen), doxycycline, minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin), ciprofloxacin , or levofloxacin may be used for folliculitis that is more resistant. After initial clearing with stronger medications, a milder maintenance antibacterial wash and topical antibiotic may be recommended.
How does folliculitis spread?
Folliculitis in general is not contagious. But certain types of the disease are. Staphylococcal Folliculitis is highly contagious. This condition, caused by bacterial infection, spreads by direct skin- to-skin contact. Sharing towels, razors, clothes or undergarments can also transmit the disease.
What causes Eosinophilic folliculitis?
These are the most common causes of eosinophilic folliculitis: Immunodeficiency, such as HIV infection, Sezary syndrome, Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome. Prolonged cases of dermatitis, especially if there is a lot of itching and scratching involved.