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The inflammation of the hair follicle is called as folliculitis. This condition can be seen on any part of the skin and the scalp. When the hair follicles get damaged due to shaving, clothing or blockage of the follicle then it leads to folliculitis. Staphylococcus Aureus is the bacteria responsible for causing this skin condition. If the infections are superficial then this condition is not that serious but in case of deep hair follicle damage the affected person might get boils.
The staphylococcal infections are present in the beard of the face and that too mainly on the upper lip. When the person does shaving then this aggravates the infection and causes folliculitis. When the hair starts re growing after shaving, waxing or electrolysis then also the person may suffer from folliculitis and it is most common problem in women. The lower leg part of the women can get affected with folliculitis. In this kind of folliculitis the itching of the skin is more serious. To avoid getting into this horrible situation women should not use these methods for removing the unwanted hair. Electric razor is the best way to get rid of the unwanted hair, as it is safe.
Tinea capitis, which is a kind of ringworm, can also cause folliculitis. Young adults often get acne like thing on their upper trunk. It is nothing but pityrosporum folliculitis, which is more common in young adults.
Common Symptoms of folliculitis -
The affected skin will look reddish and you will get several rashes on the affected skin. Pimples and boils will get formed after that. After few days these pimples and boils will form crust over the skin. Groin area and neck region are also main skin parts where folliculitis can occur. After observing your skin the doctor will be able to decide what kind of folliculitis you are suffering from. After the diagnosis of folliculitis the doctor will decide the proper course of treatment.
Some Treatment options for Folliculitis -
Staphylococcal infections are the main cause behind getting the folliculitis skin condition. Your doctor will give you certain anti-biotic medicines that you have to take for ten days. Anti-biotic creams and lotions will also be prescribed to you that will help in reducing the symptoms of folliculitis. But in case of chronic folliculitis these anti-biotic treatments will be of no use. In case you are getting folliculitis after shaving or waxing your legs then you can get relief from the condition by don’t using these methods for removing the unwanted hair. Instead you should try some other safe methods of hair removal.
Your doctor will give you antiseptic lotion to put on the affected skin part and will also advise you to stay away from using these methods for removing the unwanted hair. At least for about four to six weeks you will be not allowed to try any kind of method for hair removing. Once you get cured form folliculitis then you can practice safe methods for removing the unwanted hairs.
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