Question 1

does vaseline close my cuts?

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Not a good idea: It is not a good idea as it is not sterile.

Question 2

how can you cure folliculitis?

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Various: Warm compresses to bring the infections to a head, topical medications.  The vast majority of folliculitis heals within a couple of weeks.  If it is persists or if it is severe, you may need systemic antibiotics.

Question 3

is anyone allergic to vaseline?

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Yes some people are: Yes some people are allergic to vaseline.

Question 4

is vaseline ok to put on a cut?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: It is not a good idea as it is not sterile.But if you can get sterile vaselin gauze it is ok to use.

Question 5

why does shaving cause folliculitis?

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In grown hair: Hair can curl back during shaving and go sideways into the skin. This may be infected and cause folliculitis. The only way to prevent this is to stop shaving or use tweezers.

Question 6

what does folliculitis look and feel like?

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Folliculitis: Red and white bumps painful and itchy.

Question 7

how to know if you are allergic to vaseline?

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Unusual: Vaseline allergy would be distinctly unusual. If one were to have a reaction then a local rash where it was applied would be a typical manifestation.

Question 8

folliculitis is ruining my confidence, what to do?

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Treat it: There are many different causes. If it is pityrospirum, it's easy to keep at bay if it gets diagnosed.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: folliculitis?

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Folliculitis: Folliculitis = infection/inflammation of  hair follicle(s).

Question 10

what is folliculitis and what are the major symptoms of folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

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.

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