Kitty litter that is made from clay or bentonite is slightly radioactive. GK Hart/Vikki Hart, Getty Images Cat litter is sufficiently radioactive that it can set off radiation alerts at international border checkpoints. Actually, it's not all cat litter you need to worry about -- only the stuff made from clay or bentonite.
Deep folliculitis is usually more severe. Follicles are densest on your scalp, and they occur everywhere on your body except your palms, soles, lips and mucous membranes. Damaged follicles are at risk of infection. The most common causes of follicle damage are: Friction from shaving or tight clothing.
There are two basic categories of cause of folliculitis, infections and all other causes of hair follicle inflammation. Infections by bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus for example), fungi (yeasts and dermatophytes), viruses (herpes simplex), and parasites (Demodex mites) can cause folliculitis.