Question 1

if i have an infected hair follicle (folliculitis) on my leg, can i spread it to someone else merely by shared bedding that the follicle touched?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Folliculits would not be contagious in the way you described. I trust that you are keeping the area clean and using a topic antibiotic ointment, like neosporin. If it spreads to other hair follicles, it would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation.
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Practice safe sex. 
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Question 2

i have an infected hair follicle on my leg which i've read is folliculitis and is contagious. if my 6 month old gets it, can it be dangerous to him?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water: Even if your son is in direct contact, it is unlikely he will develop a skin infection.  A layer of clothing should be fine.  Keep the area washed clean daily  and if not getting better, see your doctor for help.

Question 3

it looks like folliculitis there's only a couple bumps and its by hair follicles and appeared after shaving? what can i do to heal it fast?

Accepted Answer

Clean and dry: Keep the area clean and dry. You may use an antibiotic cream like Neosporin, available over the counter. If the lesion is in your genital area, quit shaving. Contrary to your view, shaving genitals is unhygienic.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine

Question 4

i have lots of redness in pubic hair area. seems to be near or on hair follicles. im wandering if its folliculitis or warts?

Accepted Answer

Not warts: Almost certainly folliculitis. Warts don't cause redness, are not common in the pubic area, and do not appear in association with hair follicles.

Question 5

forgot to ask. ive been told ive folliculitis and believed it was genital warts myself. my question is theyre red and hair follicles are involved but nope or anything pimple head at all. could these actually be warts even with hair involved?

Accepted Answer

Don’t know: Need to examine and see.  Again, check with your doctor if you’re concerned

Question 6

hair follicle infection: i have this bump in my underarms, i think it's follicitis?

Accepted Answer

Could be: The underarm (axilla) is a spot in which hair follicle inflammation (folliculitis) is commonly diagnosed, so your impression could be correct.  You would need to visit a clinic or see a doc to know for sure.

Question 7

what is a good cure for an infected hair follicle?

Accepted Answer

Topical antibiotic: Prescription for a topical antibiotic such as Clindamycin or Erythromycin gel. Benzoyl peroxide and tea tree oil can also help.

Question 8

how does an infected hair follicle look?

Accepted Answer

"pimple" at hair: It looks like a pimple develop around or at the site of hair.

Question 9

what does an infected hair follicle look like?

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A pimple: Or a red type biol, tender.

Question 10

how can i clear infected hair follicles from shaving?

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Few options: Topical antibiotics may be of help with infected hair follicles (folliculitis).  If there is an ingrown hair problem, try not tweezing or pulling the hairs out and don't shave too close to the skin.  Also, avoid pressure or traumatizing the area of concern.  Laser hair removal is also very effective in that it eliminates the hair follicle and prevents the inflammation.

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Infected hair follicles folliculitis

A member asked:

If i have an infected hair follicle (folliculitis) on my leg, can i spread it to someone else merely by shared bedding that the follicle touched?

A member asked:

I have an infected hair follicle on my leg which i've read is folliculitis and is contagious. if my 6 month old gets it, can it be dangerous to him?

A member asked:

It looks like folliculitis there's only a couple bumps and its by hair follicles and appeared after shaving? what can i do to heal it fast?

A member asked:

I have lots of redness in pubic hair area. seems to be near or on hair follicles. im wandering if its folliculitis or warts?

A member asked:

Forgot to ask. ive been told ive folliculitis and believed it was genital warts myself. my question is theyre red and hair follicles are involved but nope or anything pimple head at all. could these actually be warts even with hair involved?

A member asked:

Hair follicle infection: i have this bump in my underarms, i think it's follicitis?

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What is a good cure for an infected hair follicle?

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How does an infected hair follicle look?

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What does an infected hair follicle look like?

A member asked:

How can i clear infected hair follicles from shaving?

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