Do you suffer from pimples on your face and body? Are you tired of its appearance and annoying symptoms such as itching and pain? Folliculitis is a common skin problem in both men and women. It can appear anywhere on the skin containing hairs (face, upper and lower extremities, entire body except palms of the hands, soles of the feet and mucous membranes). Is there a solution to this problem? Fortunately, you can find the solution with Perla Dermatology Clinic and Dr. Inas Musa.
Follicles:
A human hair is made up of several parts. What we see with our eyes is what is called scapus, while the hidden part is called the hair follicle, and it contains several parts whose goal is to provide nutrition and growth for the hair and to preserve it. Folliculitis occurs when pathogens enter it, and this leads to distinctive rash in the form of pustules that may contain pus secretions with redness, itching and pain, and you can notice the presence of a hair in the middle of pimple.
Predisposing factors:
The most important predisposing factor is shaving hairs or removing them by plucking or waxing. Shaving hair using non-sterile blades, or reusing the blade for several times, all of this leads to the entry of bacteria and pathogens and causes follicles to become infected. Also, having certain diseases such as diabetes, acne, and immunodeficiency diseases increases your susceptibility to developing folliculitis.
Complications:
The frequent occurrence of folliculitis, and failure to treat it appropriately, may cause it to become chronic. Where it turns from superficial to deep, leaving a permanent scar at the site of the injury, and hair does not grow back again because of the damage and destruction of hair follicle. It may develop into what is called a boil. Therefore, you should consult a dermatologist when it recurs, occurs in a large area or continues for a long time, in order to receive the appropriate treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Often the cause of its occurrence is bacteria. So it is treated with antibiotics. Usually, topical creams or solutions containing appropriate antibiotics are used, but in more severe cases they must be used systemically to control the infection. In rare cases, infection may be caused by pathogens other than bacteria, and here treatment is directed according to the predisposing cause.
When you visit Perla Dermatology Clinic, Dr. Inas Musa will talk to you and educate you about your disease, as these recommendations are very important in prevention and treatment. The most important of these recommendations: For females, do not use shaving or plucking to remove hair, but rather use a laser. As for the males: you must choose your barber carefully, taking care to change the blade or sterilize it before each shave, and your skin must be cleansed before and after shaving. Wearing tight clothes and sharing personal items should be avoided. And finally, you have to take care of your personal hygiene well.
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If you have any inquiries about methods of treatment and prevention of folliculitis, or to book an appointment with Dr. Inas Musa in Dubai.