Folliculitis
I. Definition:
Folliculitis is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles or the skin surrounding the hair. This condition is fairly common.
II. Causes:
* Staphylococcus aureus are the most common bacteria that cause folliculitis. It is not known why these bacteria infect the hair follicles.
* Contact with oils, tar and grease can make one more susceptible to folliculitis.
* Tight or occlusive clothing such as polyester can contribute to the development of folliculitis.
* Heat and sweating are also factors that can contribute to folliculitis.
* Some people are born with a tendency to development folliculitis. If you are one of these people you may have to continue treatment to prevent recurrences.
III. Treatment:
* Cleaning the area once to twice a day with the liquid form of Lever 2000 soap (a mild antibacterial soap) is helpful.
* Wearing loose cotton clothing will help prevent folliculitis.
* The doctor will give you an antibiotic to put on your skin and may give you antibiotic pills if you have a severe case of folliculitis.
Folliculitis is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles or the skin surrounding the hair. This condition is fairly common.
II. Causes:
* Staphylococcus aureus are the most common bacteria that cause folliculitis. It is not known why these bacteria infect the hair follicles.
* Contact with oils, tar and grease can make one more susceptible to folliculitis.
* Tight or occlusive clothing such as polyester can contribute to the development of folliculitis.
* Heat and sweating are also factors that can contribute to folliculitis.
* Some people are born with a tendency to development folliculitis. If you are one of these people you may have to continue treatment to prevent recurrences.
III. Treatment:
* Cleaning the area once to twice a day with the liquid form of Lever 2000 soap (a mild antibacterial soap) is helpful.
* Wearing loose cotton clothing will help prevent folliculitis.
* The doctor will give you an antibiotic to put on your skin and may give you antibiotic pills if you have a severe case of folliculitis.