Bright Red Hair Follicles

Folliculitis is a common skin disorder that causes irritated hair follicles. Small red bumps or white-headed pimples around hair follicles, the tiny pockets from which each hair grows, may appear at first.

On the surface of the skin, hair follicles contain numerous small blood vessels that supply the region with blood and nutrients. These small blood vessels become weak and break easily when the body is lacking in vitamin C, causing small, bright red spots to appear around the hair follicles. Perifollicular hemorrhage is a well-recognized symptom of severe vitamin C deficiency. Taking vitamin C supplements for two weeks usually resolves this condition.