Question 1

could folliculitis on chest be from stress?

Accepted Answer

Fungus, Yeast, Bact.: It is not due to stress. It can be caused by shaving with damage to the follicle, bacteria, yeast, or even wearing tight clothing, but stress is not a causative factor.

Question 2

diangosis scalp folliculitis, it flares under stress. on 200mg minocin, (minocycline) tsal, clyndomyican.  been using this for 4 yrs. hurts bad, how can i soothe burning?

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Sore scalp: I wonder if the T/Sal - which is a topical salicyclic acid product is giving you side effects. It is known that some slight skin burning, redness, and peeling may occur with the product. In addition, you're on dual antibiotic therapy so I wonder if this is all 'too much'. Have you seen a dermatologist for best management? The key here also is the STRESS you mention -I would look for ways to reduce

Question 3

my scalp folliculitis has large white pustules, a swab said no staph/strep. stress related breakouts.  i use mild shampoo. treatment? contrl w/ mino

Accepted Answer

Scalp folliculities: Sometimes may benefit from use of dandruff shampoos and use of antibiotics

Question 4

can stress cause scalp foliculitis?

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Agree with Dr. F: Do get tested for diabetes as this disorder predisposes to folliculitis.

Question 5

is folliculitis painful?

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Sometimes: Folliculitis caused by bacterial infection can be painful.  Other kinds are itchy, and still others have no symptoms at all.

Question 6

how could i treat folliculitis?

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Different ways: If it is not severe and over the counter benzoyl peroxidewash maybe all you need. If it is serious in that you have a lot of lesions, i would see your primary care doctor or a dermatologist to see if an oral antibiotic is necessary.

Question 7

what could cause my folliculitis?

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Germs: Germs such as bacteria may be the culprit.

Question 8

what are the tests for folliculitis?

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Exam and history: Best test is looking at the rash and asking the right questions. Distribution and preceding activities are the big clues. Sometimes a culture is helpful in selecting an antibiotic if one is deemed necessary.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of folliculitis?

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Follicle inflammatio: Inflammation of the follicle can be recognized by characteristic redness, swelling and sometimes pustule limited to hair follicles.  Often caused by infection with common skin bacteria after minor trauma to the skin. Sometimes painful and itchy.

Question 10

what sort of disorder is folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

Boils: The common name is a "boil".  It is an infection of a hair follicle usually by a staph or strep bacteria.  For those with recurrent boils it is possible they harbor this bacteria just inside the nose.  This can be treated.  See your physician.

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Diangosis scalp folliculitis, it flares under stress. on 200mg minocin, (minocycline) tsal, clyndomyican. been using this for 4 yrs. hurts bad, how can i soothe burning?

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My scalp folliculitis has large white pustules, a swab said no staph/strep. stress related breakouts. i use mild shampoo. treatment? contrl w/ mino

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Can stress cause scalp foliculitis?

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