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Folliculitis
Treatment of Folliculitis
- Homeopathic Treatment of Folliculitis
- Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Folliculitis
- Psychotherapy Treatment of Folliculitis
- Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Folliculitis
- Surgical Treatment of Folliculitis
- Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Folliculitis
- Other Treatment of Folliculitis
What is Folliculitis
Symptoms of Folliculitis
Causes of Folliculitis
Risk factors of Folliculitis
Complications of Folliculitis
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Folliculitis
Precautions & Prevention of Folliculitis
Treatment of Folliculitis
Homeopathic Treatment of Folliculitis
Homeopathy relieves inflammation, itching and pain. The homeopathic medicines are selected after a full individualizing examination and case-analysis, which includes the medical history of the patient, physical and mental constitution, family history, presenting symptoms, underlying pathology, possible causative factors etc. Some of the homeopathic medicines for folliculitis are:
- Asar
- China
- Cinnab
- Apis M
- Selenium
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Folliculitis
Allopathic treatment of folliculitis includes antibiotics such as mupirocin or clindamycin which are applied 2 to 3 times per day. Large areas of folliculitis may require antibiotics, such as dicloxacillin or cephalexin taken by mouth. Severe or recurrent infections may require a seven- to 10-day course of treatment with penicillin or other oral antibiotics.
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Folliculitis
- A diet rich in green, yellow, and orange vegetables
- Drinking eight to 10 glasses of water a day
Other Treatment of Folliculitis
A wet compress made with white vinegar may help ease your folliculitis symptoms.
What is Folliculitis
Folliculitis is an infection in the hair follicles. Folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become infected with bacteria and can appear on any part of the body where hair is present.
Symptoms of Folliculitis
- Red pimples with a hair in the center of each one
- Red and inflamed skin
- Itchiness or tenderness
- Pus-filled bumps
- Mild fever
- An upset stomach
Causes of Folliculitis
- Friction from shaving or tight clothing
- Using antibiotics or steroid creams for long periods.
- Inflammatory skin conditions, including dermatitis and acne
- Injuries to your skin, such as abrasions or surgical wounds
- disease such as diabetes or HIV that lowers your ability to fight infection
- Coverings on your skin, such as plastic dressings or adhesive tape
Risk factors of Folliculitis
- Diabetes, organ transplantation and HIV/AIDS
- Acne or dermatitis
- Trauma to your skin from injury or surgery
- Long-term antibiotic therapy for acne
- Topical corticosteroid therapy
- Overweight or obesity
- Wearing high boots or tight clothes
- Exposure to hot water, such as a hot tub or a heated swimming pool
Complications of Folliculitis
- Recurrent or spreading infection
- Large, itchy patches of staph infection on the skin
- Furunculosis
- Thick, raised scars or patches of skin
- Destruction of the hair follicle
Diagnosis of Folliculitis
Your doctor will diagnose your skin by looking at the skin and ask about your health and activities. Your doctor may send a sample taken from one of your pustules to a laboratory and may remove a small tissue sample (biopsy) from an active lesion for testing.
Precautions & Prevention of Folliculitis
- If you own a hot tub, clean it regularly and add chlorine when recommended.
- Avoid constrictive clothing
- Shave with care
- Gently wash the infected skin twice a day
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