Can anyone tell me if their is a cure for folliculitis?

I went to my dermatologist because I had these sores on my scalp. They feel very hot and itch. It almost feels like I'm being burned by a cigarette. The doctor has tried every shampoo and prescription salves and topical sprays and it's been 1 1/2 years and they're still there. The thing is my gland is swollen all the way to my right ear for as long as I have had them and the sores have spread to my inside ear lobe. I have scratched them at times and they bleed and scabs come and it's just a vicious cycle. I have fibromyalgia and hypothyroidism and have had spinal surgery to have my L5 disc removed from my lower back after it ruptured and crimped off nerves connected to my rt. leg. I'm taking the fentanyl patch and topamax and provigil to help with all the pain because the nerve damage is permanent. I've had extensive therapy and have deteriorating osteo arthritis of my whole spine. My neck hurts all the time and I wake up with numb hands and fingers. If anyone can help I'd be grateful.

I don't know that there is a cure. I have this as well, I can never remember the name of it, my doctor told me to stop using really scented body products such as bath and body works, and to start using neutrogena products. I have for about a year and it works great.

Yea, I also have it on my lower and upper arms, on my back where the fine to medium-fine hairs are, and my legs... I like the selected answerer's comment thou, and I will try that as well. I am glad its nothing too serious or life-threatening.
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it sounds like you have been a fighter for a long time. i wish i could say something that would help you so here goes. with all of your conditions the side effects both chemically enduced and surgically enduced will be a constant in your life. the thing with people is that no one responds the same way to drug therapy, surgery or anything of that nature. so what continues to happen is that people sometimes have to try many different therapies before they find the right one. bare in mind that it may not just be the right one, but the combination of many. all i can provide for you is what you already know...you will continue to fight, because you are a fighter.

That sounds dreadfully horrible! Have you done any research on this ailment? I looked into it a little bit and found this:

What is it? Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicle. It is a common disorder of the skin, and it can occur at any age. Typically it appears as an eruption of skin that surrounds a hair or hair pore. Many red bumps or pus bumps are seen. Frequently a hair is seen coming out of the center of an individual bump. Any part of the skin can be involved except for the palms and soles.

What causes it? There are many causes of Folliculitis. The most common causes are from shaving the skin. Common areas for shaving that can result in a Folliculitis are, legs, arms, armpits and pubic area. Shave bumps on the face are considered a different condition see pseudofolliculitis. Physical irritations are a common cause (like friction from sweaty or damp cloths or skin rubbing on skin). Other causes include bacterial or fungal infection of the hair follicle and chemical irritations (contact dermatitis).

It is dangerous? For the typical healthy person Folliculitis is a harmless disorder. It is not related to cancer and it does not involve internal organs.

Can it be cured? This depends on the cause. Generally treatment can clear or control the condition, but elimination of external aggravating factors is the most important aspect of long term control. Recurrence of Folliculitis is frequent and repeat treatment may be needed.

What home care should I use?

If the area of involvement is in a damp or sweaty area such as under the arms or between the thighs keep the area dry as possible. You may want to blow dry 2-3 times a day.

Use medicated powder in the area on a daily basis. This helps keep the area dry and reduces frictional pressures. I recommend Zeasorb AF Powder.

If from shaving the legs, arms or pubic area let the hair grow out for at least 4-6 weeks before trying to reshave. After shaving, sometimes a mild hydrocortisone lotion will help reduce inflammation and itching, you might try Aquanil HC.

I also recommend trying a body wash with benzoyl peroxide on a daily basis or using Hibiclens wash on the affected areas.

If these recommendations don't help you may want to consider permanent hair removal see Laser hair removal.

It is contagious? Some forms of bacterial Folliculitis are mildly contagious. Skin to skin contact with others should be avoided until the infection has cleared.

Will it spread? Treatment can often help prevent spread.

keep you hair short and possible have it thinned so antibiotic cream will adhere to the skin and not the hair....use hot compresses (several) before you apply antibiotic cream.....let your doctor do a test whether it is staph....and get the appropriate cream for staph....the disease can be stubborn and last for months/years...take cod liver oil...preferable Norwegian for Vitamin A and D....and use only non allergic shampoos....no fatty conditioners....you may try also a Camomilla tea as a rinse after hat compresse then let scalp dry naturally , then apply staph -antibiotic cream.....repeat every 3 days....

I think there is an antibiotic they can give you.