Symptoms of Folliculitis

Folliculitis is a relatively common skin disease. After suffering from folliculitis, the harm to the skin is relatively large. It is mostly an inflammatory manifestation caused by the infection of hair follicles by Staphylococcus aureus. Papules and small yellow-white pustules often form. Sometimes it cannot be subsided even after a long time. If you do not pay attention to timely treatment, it is easy to cause infection and inflammation.

Symptoms of Folliculitis

Folliculitis is an inflammation caused by pyogenic cocci invading the area around the hair follicle opening and is limited to the upper part of the hair follicle. It is divided into two types: purulent and non-purulent. It is more common in people with low immunity or diabetes. The rash initially occurs at the opening of the hair follicles, with small red follicular papules ranging in size from the tip of a needle to a mung bean that are itchy. A small yellow-white pus head forms on the top of the papule, surrounded by an inflammatory red halo, with hair follicles running through the center. There are many papules, which are scattered and do not fuse with each other. There is mild pain and obvious itching. Generally there are no systemic symptoms. After a few days, the pus head will burst, discharge a small amount of pus, and gradually heal. If the disease recurs and lasts for several weeks, it may turn into chronic folliculitis. It is best used on hairy areas, such as the scalp, perineum, axillae, perianal area and extensor side of the limbs. The rash is likely to occur secondary to diseases such as seborrheic dermatitis, neurodermatitis, and pruritus.

1. Available Western Medicines 1. Local treatment: After cutting off the hair, use the following medicines: (1) 2.5% iodine tincture: For external use, apply to the affected area several times a day. (2) 1% neomycin ointment: For external use, apply to the affected area several times a day. (3) Bactroban Ointment: For external use, apply to the affected area several times a day. 2. Systemic treatment: For multiple cases, sulfonamides or antibiotics can be used as appropriate, and oral multivitamins can be taken.