Question 1

it is normal to have almost non visible hair along the shaft of the penis ? if so is there anyway to treat this because italso come with follicle bump

Accepted Answer

Hair: Hair on your penis is normal. There is no medical condition or problem here.

Question 2

how can i treat a painful infected hair follicle in the entrance of my nose?

Accepted Answer

See your MD: Until you see your md, apply Bacitracin topically, if you are not allergic.  Do not squeeze the area.  Use warm compresses and see your doctor.

Question 3

is it normal for a boil caused by an inflamed hair follicle to look like a bruise? this started after hot compress was applied and it softened.

Accepted Answer

See below: The bruise would indicate there was some bleeding into the skin at the site of the boil.  This can occasionally happen.  What's most important is to get adequate drainage of the pus in the boil without squeezing it.

Question 4

went to urgent care for small inflamed pimple.  they looked at it, infected hair follicle prescribed cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) t. preferred this over mupirocin. .. ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes that is OK: Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) will probably work. If it does not you should see the doctor again since many bacteria are now resistant to it.

Question 5

multiple hairs growing out of the same follicle but only in pubic area? they're really thick but not painful

Accepted Answer

Anomaly: This anomaly doesn't appear to be anything to be concerned about unless there are signs of inflammation  such as redness, tenderness,swelling or drainage from the area. Cutting the hair to lessen its bulk periodically  may be an option. You could consult your physician or dermatologist for evaluation, however.

Question 6

does pulling hair cause damage to the *current* hair's connection to the follicle? as in, would the hair be easier to pull out if it was tugged?

Accepted Answer

Not likely.: Unless you apply excess amount of pressure all the time to the point of the hair coming out of the follicle then no, pulling doesn't weaken the connection to the follicle.

Question 7

what causes multible coiled hairs in a follicle?

Accepted Answer

May be genetic: Ingrown hair are usually familiar more. Common with black races. Often resulting in razor bumps a few days after shaving as new hair coils back into the skin causing skin irritation and inflammation.This resolves if hair is allowed to grow longer or frequent shaving or use certain depilatory cream or powder.

Question 8

why does almost all my body hair hair two hairs per follicle?

Accepted Answer

You are unique: You are a unique genetic individual. Don't worry about it

Question 9

what is wrong when a female has problem with facial hair and is it treatable and how ?

Accepted Answer

Hairitusism: This s a condition where your body makes too much testosterone any secondary male features arise.  Can be a sign of polycystic ovarian disease as well.  There are medications to treat this. See your physician for options.

Question 10

how many times do you have pluck a hair before the follicle dies and the hair doesnt grow back?  thanks

Accepted Answer

Til it does: Hard to say.All it takes is one good time but could take 10 or more.So depends,plucking hairs prevent them from regrowing as you are taking it out by the root. The likelihood is that the hairs will grow back. ... If you don't, the follicle will produce more hair. Constantly plucking the hair from the follicle can eventually cause the follicle to be destroyed.

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It is normal to have almost non visible hair along the shaft of the penis ? if so is there anyway to treat this because italso come with follicle bump

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How can i treat a painful infected hair follicle in the entrance of my nose?

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Is it normal for a boil caused by an inflamed hair follicle to look like a bruise? this started after hot compress was applied and it softened.

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Went to urgent care for small inflamed pimple. they looked at it, infected hair follicle prescribed cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) t. preferred this over mupirocin. .. ok?

A member asked:

Multiple hairs growing out of the same follicle but only in pubic area? they're really thick but not painful

A member asked:

Does pulling hair cause damage to the *current* hair's connection to the follicle? as in, would the hair be easier to pull out if it was tugged?

A member asked:

What causes multible coiled hairs in a follicle?

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Why does almost all my body hair hair two hairs per follicle?

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What is wrong when a female has problem with facial hair and is it treatable and how ?

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How many times do you have pluck a hair before the follicle dies and the hair doesnt grow back? thanks

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Does pulling hair cause damage to the current hair's connection to the follicle? as in, would the hair be easier to pull out if it was tugged?