How to treat folliculitis

Folliculitis is a very common skin disease. Everyone should have seen this disease, especially on the outside of the arms and thighs. There are many causes of this disease, especially in patients with low immunity and diabetes. Although this disease does not have much impact on the health of the body, it still needs to be treated in time. Let's take a look at how to treat folliculitis.

Folliculitis is a very common disease in normal times. It has no effect on our physical health, but it will cause skin itching, which is especially common among young people. Let’s take a look at how to treat folliculitis.

Folliculitis - Symptoms

Folliculitis Folliculitis (1) is a painful itchy condition that is more common in young people and may also occur sporadically on the facial skin.

(2) Papules are millet-sized, with pus forming on the top and not fused. After rupturing, there is a small amount of pus and blood but no pus plugs. No scars are left after healing.

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.

When folliculitis first occurs, it is often scattered, shaped like a grain of rice, and appears as bright red or dark red follicular papules. The center runs through the hair and there is an inflammatory red halo around the edge. They then quickly turn into pustules, but do not merge with each other. When the pustule ruptures or the hair inside it is pulled out, a small amount of pus and plasma may be discharged, but the local inflammation gradually subsides without leaving any scars. Folliculitis often occurs on the head, but other hairy parts of the body may also be affected. Since folliculitis occurs in different parts of the body, its manifestations vary. For example, if folliculitis occurs on the head, hair loss spots ranging from rice grains to fingernail sizes may appear after recovery, and the affected area will no longer grow hair. This is usually called alopecia areata folliculitis. Some folliculitis are clustered, and their deep parts are interconnected and fused into pieces, which is called perforating folliculitis. If folliculitis occurs in the occipital region, it often proliferates and forms papillary nodules due to its special location, which is called papillary folliculitis or occipital nodular folliculitis.

treat

Antibiotics can be used as appropriate. 1% neomycin ointment, mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid ointment or 2% iodine tincture can be applied topically. Ultraviolet radiation can also be tried. For patients with recurrent attacks, autologous vaccine or polyvalent staphylococcal vaccine can be tried.

Folliculitis is an inflammation caused by Staphylococcus aureus infecting hair follicles. The main pathogen causing folliculitis is Staphylococcus aureus, occasionally Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus and Escherichia coli. It mainly occurs in minors, people with weakened immune systems or diabetes. The treatment is mainly focused on sterilization, anti-inflammation and promoting absorption.

Recommendation: Apply Yu Nang Jing ointment or Herbal Fu Kang ointment externally, and take multivitamins orally. When an abscess is formed, it can be incised and drained, but squeezing is strictly prohibited before it matures.

Also note: 1. Pay attention to rest, relax, reduce stress, and strive to improve sleep quality.

2. Eat less spicy, greasy or high-sugar foods; eat more vegetables and fruits to increase vitamins and keep bowel movements smooth.

3. Pay attention to cleanliness. For folliculitis on the head, do not scratch your hair hard when washing it, and do not wash your hair too frequently. 3 to 4 times a week is appropriate.

4. Actively exercise to improve body resistance.

Everyone should know how to treat folliculitis. Although this disease does not have a big impact on us, such skin is also unsightly. Especially for female friends with this disease, they will feel inferior. They dare not wear revealing clothes in the summer and are particularly envious of women with particularly good skin. Therefore, they should be able to actively seek treatment.