Folliculitis: care guide

Folliculitis is inflammation or infection of the hair root. It appears as a result of the trauma of hair (massage, waxing, facials) with microbes or fungi penetrate the skin in the hair root.



It can occur on any area of the body where there is hair. Folliculitis can affect virtually the whole body except the palms and soles. Usually, damage is reduced areal (meets, for example, groin), but there are cases of generalized folicuilita on large areas such as hair on the head, beard and hair on the back at the same time, the man, or limbs lower abdominal and groin in females.

Causes Usually, folliculitis is caused by some types of bacteria or fungi, latter occurs in people who have low immunity. Follicle may develop because of damage to the hair follicle. These can be caused by:
* Shaving;
* Clothing that irritates the skin;
* Excessive sweating;
* Makeup irritants such as car oil.

Signs and symptoms vary depending on the type folliculitis infection. For starters there is any redness on the basis of one or more hairs, which is accompanied by pain and itching. They then develop into pustules that contain pus and give a burning sensation. At one point they break and drain pus or blood.

Some pustules develop from a follicle. Usually, they are larger and more painful. It can develop into boils or other infections can lead to skin anthrax. Can be accompanied by fever and malaise. There is also a type of folliculitis that occurs after hot baths. This is manifested in the chest, arms and legs.

Risk factors - Anyone can develop folliculitis, but there are some factors that may favor the appearance. These include:
* Certain conditions that can reduce resistance to infections, such as diabetes, leukemia, HIV infection;
* Other skin conditions such as acne or dermatitis;
* Suffered trauma to the skin after surgery;
* Acne antibiotics for a long time;
* Corticosteroid therapy.

Folliculitis is seen frequently in overweight people who live in a humid climate.

Diagnosis - Usually, the doctor diagnose after the examination of the entire body skin. If severe folliculitis doctor may have performed tests to detect causes from your blood.

If you suspect folliculitis is caused by a bacterial infection of the fluid sample is taken from inside a pustule to identify the type of bacteria. The liquid will be analyzed in the laboratory.