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How To Treat Folluclitis Which Has Caused A Bump Near The Jawline ?
Hello I am sean and I have follicuitis i have this bump below my ears kinda by my jaw line and its sac full of puss that wont go away ive been on antibiotics for over a year tried many skin lotions and i have a bump in my ear that wont go away either.. Im lost its driving me crazy there like cysts. people said it was merca and some said a bumch of different things then i went to a dermatologis and they said it was sever folluclitis.
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
Hi dear ,
Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles. It's usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. Shaving or wearing clothes that rub the skin can irritate the follicles, which can lead to folliculitis. Basically friction on the skin caused irritation and sometimes folliculitis . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to the affected area several times a days , keep your sking clean and dry and Tek ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling . Consult dermatologist for proper treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or anti fungal medicine depending upon the diagnostic test for rt least a week . If it is a severe form of folicullitis the doctor may perform minor surgical procedure or laser hair removal.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles. It's usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. Shaving or wearing clothes that rub the skin can irritate the follicles, which can lead to folliculitis. Basically friction on the skin caused irritation and sometimes folliculitis . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to the affected area several times a days , keep your sking clean and dry and Tek ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling . Consult dermatologist for proper treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or anti fungal medicine depending upon the diagnostic test for rt least a week . If it is a severe form of folicullitis the doctor may perform minor surgical procedure or laser hair removal.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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