Folliculitis?

Does any have it or did have it? What did you use to get rid of it? I have it on my groin area.

Follicle is a small secreting sac or simple tubular gland. Folliculitis is thee inflammation of th follicle. If it is single solitary one leave it alone. Your resistance will over power t Or if there is a group you have to take proper antibiotics to cure. it.

I've suffered from a severe case of Folliculitis for 2 years now. It covers my entire legs and waist. I'm currently on Doryx 100 mg antibiotic, and also using an 8% peroxide wash and a topical solution. Report It

Causes
Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing, blockage of the follicle, or shaving. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).

Barber's itch is a staph infection of the hair follicles in the bearded area of the face, usually the upper lip. Shaving aggravates the condition. Tinea barbae is similar to barber's itch, but the infection is caused by a fungus.

Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a disorder occurring primarily in men of African descent. If curly beard hairs are cut too short, they may curve back into the skin and cause inflammation.

Iron deficiency anemia is sometimes associated with chronic cases.

Hot tub folliculitis is caused by a bacteria often found in new hot tubs. The folliculitis usually occurs after sitting in a hot tub that was not properly cleaned before use. Symptoms are found around the body parts that sit in the hot tub -- typically the legs, hips and buttocks and surrounding areas. Symptoms are typically amplified around regions that were covered by wet clothing, such as bathing suits.

Symptoms
rash (reddened skin area)
pimples or pustules located around a hair follicle
may crust over
typically occur on neck axilla, or groin area
may present as genital lesions
itching skin
Hot tub folliculitis is caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Treatment
Topical antiseptic treatment is adequate for most cases
Some patients may benefit from systemic flucloxacillin
Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin ointment

two M.D.'s have said I have follliculitis of the scalp although no cure came with the diagnosis I'm saving my pennies to see a dermitologists....(good luck with your case)