FOLLICULITIS



Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas.

Folliculitis for Hamilton, Grimsby and Stoney Creek

General Information:

Folliculitis:

  • Is an infection or inflammation in a hair follicle.
  • Usually appears as tiny 1 mm to 3 mm pink pumps or "white heads" with a single hair visible in the centre of each lesion.
  • May be caused by applying excessive amounts of gel, moisturizer, pomades, oils, conditioner to the scalp or body.
  • May also be caused by getting heavy oils, greases, cutting oils and tar on the skin.
  • May be caused by the use of steroids ointments on the skin.

Treatment:

  • Avoid tight clothing.
  • Avoid applying heavy oils or other greasy or oily products to the skin or scalp.
  • Use an antiseptic cleanser to wash your skin or hair every day.
  • Antibiotic lotions or solutions may be applied to the affected area twice daily.
  • In stubborn cases antibiotic pills may be required. In some cases the folliculitis returns as soon as the antibiotics are stopped and the antibiotics have to be continued for 2 months or more.
  • In stubborn cases, laser hair removal can be very helpful.

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