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How to prevent/treat folliculitis of the face/neck?


I have taken every measure I can think of to prevent folliculitis/razor burn. I even use an electric shaver, as blade shaving is completely out of the question. Right now my derm has me using retin A which is helping a little bit. Do any guys who have ever had this have any suggestions. All are welcome, however, as said I do use an electric shaver, so any suggestions for blade shaving don't really apply here. Thank you all.

Folliculitis is a bacterial infection. Ask your derm about anti-bacterial soaps that you can use on your face. There are prescription soaps and skin treatment that you can only get from your doctor. The other option is antibiotics if the rash is really bad.

They make a product for African American men who get "razor bumps" from shaving - look in that section of the drug store, if you haven't already.

Take daily warm (not hot) showers once or twice a day. Avoid heat and leisure activities which cause sweating such as aerobics or jogging.Avoid contact with oily emollients, cream-based sun tan oil, tar and grease products.
Persistent folliculitis can be treated successfully with the EpiLightT Hair Removal System by eliminating the hair follicles that cause chronic infections. The EpiLightT Hair Removal System produces an intense light source that targets the pigment in hair follicles. The pulsed light source quickly delivers energy to the roots of the hair follicle disabling active hair growth thus reducing the chances for further infections.

Have you tried using a single blade razor? Multiblades like the M3 cut hairs at an oblique angle, and then let the ends snap back below the surface of the skin - causing bumps and irritation. Straight razors and old-style safety razors don't cause this problem.

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