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 same as other girl little white spots round my nipples what is it and why is it caused please help .
hi there. i have something similar but i can't really tell from these piciture's. i was wondering if you have any other pictures showing it better? thank you
i seem to have a problem of a shaving rash around my bikini line, i have used creams, my doctor say its nothin to worry about but sometimes its soo unbearable. i just dont know what to do. i have used sudocream to calm it down but its only a short term solution i just want it to stop!!!
hello i need some help im too embaressed to see my gp about it …. what it is ive got a itchy lump on my vagina and my anus had it for a long time now im not sexual active so i dont think its and sti is there any help please x
hey , on my bikini line like becca i have a form of a shaving rash , i think its where the hair comes threw , it makes me very weary around boys , please help
iv got load of little lumps like goss bumps but tiny bit biger all over my sack and half way most of the way up my shaft and if i sqwes them there hard and sum times a we white shtuf cums out not much like. and got small white things rown the crown . is there sumthing wrong with me cos its rowning my life any 1 no wat it is
My 10 year old son has very itchy testicles, is this part of pubirty? i have been applying various creams. please help .thanks
Hi folks, you might want to try Nizoral shampoo every few days. Yes it's for dandruff but this helped clear up my bad case of folliculitis which I had for over a year. Massage it on and leave it for 5 minutes then rinse it with clean water. You can but this in supermarkets and chemists and costs about £5.
i have a skin problem that i have had for a couple of years i have seen many different doctors and even dermotoligst but all diagnose something different and no treament has seem to work but has made it worse it is really ruining my life and getting me depressed i have to wear longsleeve tops and trousers everywhere i also have a little one that i cant do normal things like swimming with it really gets me down pease help
i suffer with what looks like small pimples all over my legs and upper arms it is so embarrising i never wear skirts or shorts in the summer an constantly keep my legs covered im 27 yrs old and its really depressing it was always more worse after i shaved my legs so now i epilate but it doesnt make much difference the skin also feels quite rough. is there anybody who can help or give me some advise to try?
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