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Consultation: Folliculitis
A patient who has been suffering since he was a teenager with ingrowing hair on his face is at his wits end and asks Dr Christian Jessen for advice. In this consultation from series one of Embarrassing Illnesses, Dr Jessen recommends a course of laser treatment to remove the afflicting hairs and provide some relief…
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I am a year old male and have suffered from this condition for many years now, the condition has left me scared on my thigh and crutch area, I have tried the usual E45 and other creams but not a fan of steroids or antibiotics so have avoided them, I came across a website in the US selling Terrasil cream I haven't heard of this cream before and wouldn't if anyone has used it and if so did it have positive results.. I am really tempted to purchase this cream it also comes with a 90 day money back guarantee
Yes, it works to get it to go away but will return, only pure coconut oil or coconut oil extract actually kills this crap at the root and keeps it GONE!!!
I have had this disease for 10 years now...and nothing works...it started in a small area on my scalp after going to a dodgy barber and then spread all over my head then my cheeks and now my chest because of itching, scratching and then touching other areas of my body. What they are saying in this video is that you have to get rid of the hair follicle in order to get rid of this disease....come on for god sake...that’s going from one problem to another...from Folliculitis to permanent Baldness! There is no cure!
i have had this condition for years! its caused my depression and it has led me not to use any anti-persperant under my arms which makes me very self concious. this has also led me to comfort eat and pile on weight because of my insecurities over the condition i have been back and fore the doctors and they just dont seem to help and the doctor has refused to refer me for further treatment, i really have had enough of this condition and i really am at my wits end can anyone please suggest something that will help?
I find your show exremely useful and I am always glued to it. Well done to all your Doctors and keep up the good work. You could say this is my own version of Eastenders. I love your show very muc
Pure virgin coconut oil or coconut extract will kill the folliculitis within a day or two, docs wont tell you for two reasons,0ne they are not. Allowed to and second, most of them never had folliculitis so they wouldn't have had to find out what works!! But they mean well, usually...coconut extract is your answer, you can get it from most health food stores or GNC, or can order it on line
Hi I'm 21 years of age i have been getting spots on my scalp which can become swollen and itchy. The spots contain puss and blood which later leads to hair loss in that particular area. The hair does not regrow, my doctor states I have alopecia but I personally think this is a case of folliculitis. I have also applied steroid gels to the affected areas but this has not helped, can somebody pls help?
Omg! Ive been having folliculitis for over 2 years now n i just hate it! Not bein able to wear shorts or skirts its bothering me alooot especially because i live in phoenix and it gets really hot during the sumer. I thought i could get rid of this using an epilator but ive read alot of comments and it seems like thats not gna work :/ but im gonna give it a try because i cant loose hope...
Hi I too have small pimple like ingrowing hairs on my arms legs and bottom Some one told me that distilled White vinegar works if applied over night then washed the next morning. I will keep you updated it's worth a try 5 yrs I've had this for.
Hi like so many others I have foliculitis and like so many others have had a number of treatments from my GP that do nothing. My problem is on the back of my head and neck and i,m desperate not to hide away for another summer. Please can anybody help !!!!!!
The video consultation prescribes laser hair removal - would this be available on the nhs to someone diagnosed with folliculitus? My boyfriend has had it for years in his beard area and chest.
Hi Ruth My name is abi? I have a similar issue to your and have been to the GP several times who keeps prescribing me antibiotics? Have had it for over two years now and no luck. Is so embarrassing I can't enjoy wearing a bikini like any other person.
I get really bad ingrown hairs on my bikini line and I have many scars and red/purple bumps and brown bumps there too its humiliating I just want it gone and I have tried everything waxing and shaving, creams I even paid out £50 for a lotion which didn't help the problem what more can I do ? I haven't been to the doctor yet as I'm embarrassed to go... help please
Derma brasion oxyjeting in brightening serum to the dark area and LED light therapy if you do not go for these 3 combined treatments it takes longer you must do it for 4 treatments weekly if you need more than 6 I advise try another salon and you should check it's clinically proven. This is the most effective treatment at my salon I've not had anyone disappointed yet.
I am an afrocaribbean female,I have a problem with ingrowing hair on my neck and now scarring (dark marks) One doctor said it is follicilitus. Is there a treatment to remove the scars
