Conditions
Folliculitis
‘Barber’s itch’ sounds like something you might catch after an ill-advised sexual encounter with your hairstylist, but it’s actually another name for folliculitis. Also known as ‘hot tub folliculitis’, this condition manifests itself as small, white-headed pimples around one or more hair follicles, which, although itchy, cause little pain. However, deep or recurring folliculitis may need medical treatment. There are some simple treatments you can apply yourself, such as placing a warm, moist flannel over the affected area; trying an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to help soothe itchy skin; and avoiding shaving the irritated skin altogether. A superficial case of folliculitis will usually clear by itself in a few days, but if there’s no improvement after two or three days, then you should go and see your GP.
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i have suffered with folliculitus for as long as i can remember! i have it under my arms, my legs, downstairs!! everywhere. its so awful as i cant wear what i want to and it can get quite painful! everytime i go to the doctors they give me antibiotics which works, but as soon as the course finishes it comes back! i really dont know what i can try!
I have had forms of Foliulitus under my arm, and i keep going to the doctors and all the suggest is to not shave my armpits... However i cant not as i am a dancer. Is there any treatment for it? as i suffer so much i sometimes cannot where a bra. Many thanks
I suffer with really itchy fingers, the tops and insides (the inner sides located between other fingers) get so itchy, swell in size then little bumps appear and weep (like a water blister) I have suffered daily for over 18 months and It's driving me mad, chemists and doctors do not know what it is but someone out there must suffer too.
I have thick fast growing hair on my legs and underarms i also have alot of hair on my feet and toes. I have tried waxing and tweezing but this seems to cover me in ingrown hairs when the hair starts to grow back and if i shave as soon as my legs get cold the hair comes out thick like a stubbly rough man beard its soooo uncomfortable and my underarms look grey and u can see the hair coming through i cant go out with my friend dancing unless i wear a long sleeve top which makes me sweat as im scared i lift my arms and someone sees and i cant wear shorts or skirts i am 24 this has ruined my life for years my doctor said to get laser treatment but i only have a part time job and i have a car to pay on finance so can't afford it! is there anything else i can do that isn't so costly?
i suffer from folicilitis for a few years, everytime i go to the doctor they prescribe me antibiotics which never work, i hate not being able to shave as i find it disgusting and when i do shave i get large boils which are very painful and when they burst they leave nasty scarring. is there anything i can do?
Hi, I am exactly the same, I have had it for ten years. My doctor has now advised to have elecotrolis but it's really expensive, x
i suffer from folliculitis when i shave. I have tried everything over counter and prescription. Nothing worked until recently i heard about applying an aqueous cream to the area. If like me it is in an area that has to be shaved, using this cream instead of foams and gels. Follow this with a low steroid based hydrocortisone cream. Works great
Im 28.I started waxing down stairs, and after about 3months of it I've been getting little pimple like things there is no puss or anything in them there skin colour and barely noticable unless you touch them.they are not sore and do not itch. my doctor said its folliculitis and has given me lots of creams and told me to stop waxing.the creams don't work and i start shaving instead of waxing.they seem 2 disappear when i leave them alone but once i wax or shave they appear again.there ruining my sex life I'm so embarrassed over them.please help
I have had this condition for the past 4 years, it appears all over my legs and around my hair line too especially around my eyebrows. I have tried antibiotics and derma creams prescribed from the doctor but nothing seems to help. I am embarassed as i can not wear skirts in the summer and hide my legs away from anyone.. Is there anything else i can do?
iam 69 years old had a super head of hair until 18 months ago then lost it to lichen planus completely i saw various dermotologists spent a fortune with them to no avail i also have it on my penis and cannot get rid of it young people beware its awful
I last wrote on this website in May 2009 and I had been using skinsure plus, skinsan these products have triclosan in them and sporanax tablets from the doctor. I have continued to use these things for the last year and half and I am managing my rash well - I only take the sporanax for about a week every couple of months now. I have a very good doctor who prescribes this for me on repeat! I would happily and confidently suggest that you try this as it has made my life so much better!! Hope it works for you too
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