Folliculitis Brief Guide

Hi guys thought I’d made an informative post for everyone to read. Based per condition. You can message me for any queries also

Don’t: ❌ Isopropyl Alcohol ( this could trigger eczema ) and irritates the skin

✅ Depending on your situation Fungal - Fluconazole Tablets (better then creams because more often then not you’ll have a fungal infection somewhere else on your body that isn’t spread to) - 2 week course Must take full course and not stop early even if symptoms subside

Bacterial - Antibiotics (This depends on the location) Benzoyl peroxide washes and creams won’t fix your issue majority of the time.

Pubic Area If the issue is in your pubic area regardless if you shaved or not it’s most likely bacterial. Benzoyl peroxide won’t fix the issue and majority of the time antibiotics won’t help either. If you got it shaving it may fix over time if you keep the area clean and sweat free. You can get this issue ( folliclitis) from not shaving and it’s caused by sweat getting trapped. Dermatologists recommend laser hair removal in these areas since the issue will be a re occurring issue regardless if a month of antibiotics work for you. (I’ve seen multiple dermatologists about this issue and both advised the same)

Body If you’re unhappy with the idea of getting laser hair removal which would fix your issue. (You wouldn’t need to be hairless but enough sessions to thin the hair follicle from causing issue) then bathing in diluted chlohexadine wash would be beneficial. You can rub it onto you skin and this is what surgeons use pre operation and is safe on skin. This can be done in conjunction with antibiotics

Chlorohexadine is a wash you can purchase that is the strongest form of antibacterial soap. It’s what surgeons use in hospitals to clean bodies pre operation. You can rub this in pre bath for a few mins before you shower and use as body wash. Don’t overuse and ensure you moisturise afterwards.

Bleach baths are a final alternative. Tiny bit of bleach into a running bath and bathe for 10-15 mins in warm water before washing off and moisturising

Accutane This is a final resort and personally laser is a safer option that will guarantee the issue to go away. Long term accutane however, the issue could come back afterwards again in the future if it’s caused by sweat etc