By: Juliet Cohen Folliculitis is the name given to a group of skin conditions. Folliculitis is defined histologically as the presence of inflammatory cells. Folliculitis is the infection of hair follicles. This can occur anywhere on the skin or scalp. It may be superficial or deep, and it causes the formation of a pustule or inflammatory nodule surrounding the hair. The inflammation can be either limited to the superficial aspect of the follicle with primary involvement of the infundibulum or the inflammation can affect both the superficial and deep aspects. Severe cases may cause permanent hair loss and scarring, and even mild folliculitis can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Folliculitis may arise as hairs regrow after shaving, waxing, electrolysis or plucking. Swabs taken from the pustules are sterile i.e. there is no growth of bacteria or other organisms.It is usually caused by bacteria. Common superficial form of infectious folliculitis is known as impetigo of Bockhart or barber
Hair loss is, for many patients, a major emotional problem. Their once youthful looks appear to rapidly descend as they lose their hair, and with some, their self-confidence. However, there are more causes for concern with hair loss, such as the presence of other conditions which may be causing the symptoms, which subsequently must be diagnosed and treated effectively. It is of vital importance to consult an expert physician to assist with diagnosis and help organise an effective programme of treatment for the symptoms, and any potential underlying causes of the hair loss, or irritation.
A particular condition which can give rise to hair loss is that of flocculates. This is the infection and inflammation of hair follicles, which can take course anywhere there is hair, particularly on the scalp, legs and in the nose, and can cause significant itching ad discomfort for those who suffer from it.
Resembling small red pimples, folliculitis can cause itchiness and soreness, and result i
The picture shows scaring with hair
loss.In the picture you can see crusting and pustules as well.
For cure consult a dermatologist.
Prevention is the best cure
Although it's not always possible to prevent folliculitis, these measures may help keep you infection-free:
Avoid constricting clothing. Tight clothes — especially jeans and athletic wear — may be stylish, but make sure they don't
What is folliculitis? It is the inflammation of hair follicles, caused by more than a few factors. The folliculitis causes are of two types - infectious folliculitis and non-infectious folliculitis. The first one is more common than the latter. You will obtain it from hair damage caused by rubbing from clothing, shaving, physical injury etc. The infections one you will acquire when oils and greases applied to the skin clog up the hair follicles and lead to non-infectious folliculitis. Talking of sudden hair loss, one healing method that I found interesting is traction alopecia treatment. It is a simple treatment if you apply it in the early ages. For example, you can just modify your hairstyle putting excessive strain on your roots.
Ever heard of folliculitis? It is the inflammation of hair follicles, caused by several factors. The folliculitis causes are of two types - infectious folliculitis and non-infectious folliculitis. The first one is more common than the latter. You will get it from hair damage caused by friction from clothing, shaving, physical injury etc. The infections one you will get when oils and greases applied to the skin clog up the hair follicles and lead to non-infectious folliculitis.
Talking of sudden hair loss, one healing method that I found interesting is traction alopecia treatment. It is a simple treatment if you apply it in the early ages. For example, you can just change your hairstyle putting excessive strain on your roots.
Description and Symptoms Folliculits presents as one or many red papules (and pustules) originating from a hair follicles. Larger, tender nodules are termed furuncles. Multiple follicles may be involved (carbuncle). Diagnosis Clinical suspicion. Bacterial culture of the exudates may be helpful. Pathology Infection, usually by Staph aureus, of a hair follicle. Principles of Therapy Antibacterial soap, antibiotics topical (mupirocin, clindamycin) or systemic (dicloxacillin, cephalexin, erythromycin). PRN I&D. Warm compresses. Tags: carbuncle, furuncle, foliculitis
Chronic folliculitis of legs, though not uncommon in India, is not frequently seen in the same expatriate population in Gulf. This is a case I saw few days back. However he complained that lesions appeared only when he is in gulf and disappeared completely while in India! PUVA and Co-Trimoxazole have found to be useful in reducing recurrence. Co-Trimoxazole retains high sensitivity in this region probably because of decreased use.
