Inflammation of Hair follicules

Bacterial Folliculitis Discharge Instructions

Bacterial folliculitis is caused by a germ on the skin that gets into the hair root or follicle. This is a small sac just under the skin where the hair starts to grow. It can happen in any part of the body where there are hair roots. Folliculitis is small, raised, red spots around the hair. The hair roots swell and can fill with pus. They may itch, burn, have drainage, or feel tender. There are two main types of folliculitis. Surface folliculitis is also called superficial folliculitis. It most often goes away on its own in a few days. Deep folliculitis causes painful pus filled bumps called boils or furuncles and may need more care.

Fight an infection,Apply to the skin over the area

Folliculitis may come back or may spread to other parts on the body.,Very bad cases can cause lasting hair loss and scarring.,You could get a more serious infection of the skin and deeper tissue called cellulitis or abscesses.

Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, and chills.,Signs of wound infection. These include swelling, redness, warmth around the wound; too much pain when touched; yellowish, greenish, or bloody discharge; foul smell coming from the wound; wound opens up.,You see larger, red, painful lumps that do not drain,You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Dermatologic,Emergency Medicine

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