19 years
Have a bump on my lower abdominal part just above my penis its bigger then a mosquito bite and has a bit "3amal" could it be a sign of std .its nt itching or anything could it be cz alot of hair
Nov 9, 2014
Folliculitis can result from infection, occlusion (blockage) of the skin pores due to deposition of too much sebum, irritation and various skin diseases.
1- Infections:
a/ Bacteria:
- Bacterial folliculitis is commonly caused by bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. If the infection reaches the deep part of the follicle, you get a painful boil. Treatment includes careful hygiene, antiseptic cleanser or cream, antibiotic ointment, and/or oral antibiotics if the previous interventions fail to produce improvement.
- If you use hot tubs, Jacuzzi, or Spa pools, folliculitis may develop due to infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, bacteria that multiply in warm water that is not properly chlorinated.
b/ Yeasts:
- The most common yeast to cause a folliculitis is Pityrosporum ovale, also known as Malassezia. Malassezia folliculitis (Pityrosporum folliculitis) is an itchy skin lesion that looks like acne and usually affects the upper trunk. Treatment includes avoiding moisturisers, stopping any antibiotics and topical antifungal or oral antifungal medication for several weeks.
- Candida albicans can also provoke a folliculitis in skin folds (intertrigo) or in the beard area. It is treated with topical or oral antifungal agents.
- Folliculitis may caused by herpes simplex virus. This tends to be tender, and resolves without treatment in around 10 days. Severe recurrent attacks may be treated with acyclovir and other antiviral agents.
- Molluscum contagiosum may also cause follicular umbilicated papules, usually clustered in and around a body fold. Molluscum may provoke dermatitis.
d/ Parasitic infection:
The human infestation, scabies, often provokes folliculitis, as well as non-follicular papules, vesicles and pustules.
e/ Irritation:
Folliculitis may occur as hairs regrow after shaving, waxing, electrolysis or plucking. The pustules are sterile which means they are devoid of bacteria or other organisms.
Treatment is by stopping hair removal, and not beginning again for about three months after the folliculitis has settled. To prevent reoccurring irritant folliculitis, use of a gentle hair removal method is recommended. Avoiding soap and apply plenty of shaving gel, if using a blade shaver, is also recommended.
- Occlusion
Certain moisturizers may result in a sterile folliculitis. If a moisturiser is needed, choose an oil-free product, as it is less likely to cause occlusion.
- Chemicals
Some oils and other chemicals may cause an irritant folliculitis. Avoid contact with the causative product.
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