Q: Are all bumps on face caused by acne?
A: Not necessarily. It could be caused by another skin condition called folliculitis.
While they might present in a similar fashion, acne and folliculitis are two different skin conditions that need to be cared for in different ways.
Acne is caused by blocked pores, while folliculitis is caused by inflamed hair follicles.
Folliculitis occurs when a damaged hair follicle becomes infected or inflamed. It can appear anywhere on the body except for the lips, palms and soles of your feet, and usually looks like a sudden acne breakout.
Follicle damage can happen from a number of causes including:
* Frequent skin irritation such as rubbing
* Too-tight clothing which can cause chafing
* Shaving too close with a razor
* Waxing, tweezing or shaving the skin
* Sitting in a whirlpool tub
* Not rinsing off after activities that cause you to sweat
Once a follicle is damaged, it’s easier for bacteria to invade it, causing bacterial infections and inflammation. Therefore, the main treatment here is #antibiotic in order to take care of the bacteria.
Folliculitis symptoms include spots as noted above, and red, itchy or painful skin. Sometimes, too, folliculitis presents with no symptoms at all.
Luckily, most breakouts go away on their own if you have a strong immune system. You’ll also need to stop doing the activity that triggered the folliculitis in the first place. However, if your folliculitis isn’t clearing, consult your doctor. 
