folliculitis ?

Question

i think i have folliculitis. Little below shoulder and on back. my question was what should i do for my parents not to get this infection? Explain.

Answer 1

Folliculitis occurs when Staphylococcus bacteria or a fungus is able to enter the skin around a hair follicle. This can occur after using a hot tub that is not well chlorinated or when an in-grown hair irritates the follicle.

Folliculitis looks like a small, pus-filled pimple, usually around the base of a hair. Pus seeping from this pustule can be tinged with blood. While folliculitis can occur anywhere on the body, it is most likely to appear on the arms, armpits, legs, or on the scalp. Men who shave are more likely to develop folliculitis on the face. Folliculitis caused by an unsanitary hot tub is more likely to occur on the areas covered by a bathing suit, such as the buttocks. In some cases, folliculitis can result in a painful skin abscess called a boil. A boil is a pocket below the skin’s surface that contains pus and feels warm to the touch. It is rare, however, for folliculitis to cause a serious skin infection.

If you have folliculitis, do not share a razor, towel, or washcloth with anyone because the condition is contagious. If the infected hair follicles are in an area that you shave, you may need to take a break from shaving until the condition has cleared up. Always make sure the blade in your razor is new and clean to avoid infecting the area again. You can help prevent scalp folliculitis by shampooing your hair regularly. If you are prone to folliculitis, avoid hot tubs and whirlpool spas, which are frequently breeding grounds for bacteria. Call your doctor if you develop fever, warmth or pain in the infected area, or any other symptoms that worsen or spread during treatment.

Anyone who has a tendency to develop folliculitis should cleanse the skin with antibacterial soap twice a day and before shaving and should not use oily skin lotions. Men should not shave while the beard area is infected. When they begin shaving again, they should use a new blade each time. Women who have had fungal folliculitis should use depilatory creams instead of razors. Daily shampooing can help prevent folliculitis in the scalp. The spread of infection can be prevented by not sharing towels or washcloths.

Answer 2

Here's what worked for me. Cut out most or all sugars... This includes dairy, sugary soda and energy drinks (one of the worst offenders), grains, rice, bread, muffins, cookies, pancakes, cake, If you eat a lot of fresh fruit, like I love to do.,( I just love fruit) don't eat it without lemon, and vegetables, like 2 leaves of bok choy or some celery or kale as well. Drink lots of water, and sip vinegar. I can eat 6 lbs of grapes in one serving, with no problem, but I think this is overdosing on fruit.

This point is important : ---> Try a fresh onion salve mixed with fresh aloe. This works wonders and helps to heal the skin. Way better option than synthetic drugs.

If you don't have the discipline to change your diet then take the drugs. Folliculitis from shaving is usually a staph infection if there is a lot of pus and skin crust (impetigo).. Be sure your razors are disinfected, not just clean. I made the mistake of just washing my razor because I keep it in my gym bag. I didn't put an antiseptic on it. I guess I'll never forget to put antiseptic on it again, will I? Also when all is cleared up, give your skin a break and use an electric foil screen razor. These cause much less trauma to the skin.

And black guys, wow... They just shouldn't have bears period. I learned the hard way. The naturally coarse and extremely curly hair just grows back in to the skin -- not all of the strands, but many of them do.