Folliculitis ?

i think i have folliculitis. Little below shoulder and on back. my question was what should i do for my parents not to get this infection? Explain.

Folliculitis occurs when Staphylococcus bacteria or a fungus is able to enter the skin around a hair follicle. This can occur after using a hot tub that is not well chlorinated or when an in-grown hair irritates the follicle.

Folliculitis looks like a small, pus-filled pimple, usually around the base of a hair. Pus seeping from this pustule can be tinged with blood. While folliculitis can occur anywhere on the body, it is most likely to appear on the arms, armpits, legs, or on the scalp. Men who shave are more likely to develop folliculitis on the face. Folliculitis caused by an unsanitary hot tub is more likely to occur on the areas covered by a bathing suit, such as the buttocks. In some cases, folliculitis can result in a painful skin abscess called a boil. A boil is a pocket below the skin鈥檚 surface that contains pus and feels warm to the touch. It is rare, however, for folliculitis to cause a serious skin infection.

If you have folliculitis, do not share a razor, towel, or washcloth with anyone because the condition is contagious. If the infected hair follicles are in an area that you shave, you may need to take a break from shaving until the condition has cleared up. Always make sure the blade in your razor is new and clean to avoid infecting the area again. You can help prevent scalp folliculitis by shampooing your hair regularly. If you are prone to folliculitis, avoid hot tubs and whirlpool spas, which are frequently breeding grounds for bacteria. Call your doctor if you develop fever, warmth or pain in the infected area, or any other symptoms that worsen or spread during treatment.

Anyone who has a tendency to develop folliculitis should cleanse the skin with antibacterial soap twice a day and before shaving and should not use oily skin lotions. Men should not shave while the beard area is infected. When they begin shaving again, they should use a new blade each time. Women who have had fungal folliculitis should use depilatory creams instead of razors. Daily shampooing can help prevent folliculitis in the scalp. The spread of infection can be prevented by not sharing towels or washcloths.