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Folliculitis Treatment

This quick article is all about folliculitis treatment. I'm going to explain, in plain english, exactly what folliculitis is and also the most common causes. I'll also go over some of the typical folliculitis treatments and drugs for treating the condition.

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What Is Folliculitis?

Before I get into folliculitis treatment it's best to quickly go over exactly what folliculitis is.

First and foremost it's a skin problem. As the name suggests, it is an inflammation resulting from an infection of the hair follicles and can occur practically anywhere on the skin.

However most of the time it mostly occurs on the legs, chest and back. Folliculitis occurs when hair follicles become infected with some sort of bacteria or fungus.

The most common infection is from Staphylococcus. Folliculitis isn't related to ill health or dirtiness. Very fit and healthy people can, and do, suffer from this problem. Even though this problem is caused by a bacterial or fungal infection, people who shower more than once a day and are relatively clean, can still get it. In other words, staying clean is not a guarantee against folliculitis.

Folliculitis is not fatal or even mildly serious. In fact the condition is relatively minor so there is no need to race off to the after hours clinic or emergency room. Having said that, most people with the problem will say that it is severely uncomfortable and the itching and scratching can affect your overall well being and can even cause scarring if not treated. Actually, a lot of people look for a folliculitis treatment because of the aesthetic symptoms associated with this condition

Folliculitis Causes

Folliculitis is typically caused by some sort of irritation of the hair follicle. The most common form of irritation is some sort of friction or abrasive action such as wearing tight clothing or shaving. In-grown hairs can also lead to this condition, but this is not as common.

Once disturbed the follicles then become infected causing the irritation. Heat is also known to exasperate the onset of this condition. This is why a lot of people get it in areas like the groin, ankles and upper body.

Folliculitis Symptoms

Folliculitis is generally diagnosed simply with a physical examination. You can either do this yourself or if you're unsure you can get a doctor or medical professional to double check for you.

The feeling is like a very itchy ingrown hair. It may appear either like a rash or a series of red dots. The spots will sometimes become sensitive to the touch and form a white head similar to a pimple. It is also common for these heads to seep or produce pus. They may also crust over forming a yellow scab.

Folliculitis Treatment

I'm now going to talk about some of the most common folliculitis treatment methods used. You should be aware that these methods, like most modern medicine these days, only treat the symptoms and won't stop the problem happening again.

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The particular folliculitis treatment method given if you pay for a doctor or specialist will depend on whether it is diagnosed as a bacterial infection or a fungal infection.

General treatments include a damp warm compress to soften the area and aid in drainage of the follicles. A topical antiseptic cream or treatment should also be administered to help cleanse the follicles.

Folliculitis Treatment - Drugs

Prescribed drugs for bacterial folliculitis treatment include antibiotic creams and ointments containing mupirocin or neomycin. These are both fairly common and will do the job nicely.

Folliculitis treatment for fungal infections will probably get an anti fungal cream containing econozole nitrate. There are also drugs you can take orally for the problem such as dicloxacillin and fluconazole, however the topical creams are better and faster acting.