Question 1

how does white vinegar help folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

Vinegar: A change in pH will cause the microbiome to change.   Just like changing homes will change the visitors.
Vinegar will decrease the pH.

Question 2

can vinegar remove folliculitis scars?

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No: Nothing can remove a scar except surgery.  Even then except with plastic surgery techniques the scar is likely to reform.

Question 3

i've had folliculitis for a while now and pills make it worse. does distilled white vinegar help get rid of it or is it bad to use?

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May help!: Vinegar has anti fungal and antibacterial properties. May help! won't hurt!

Question 4

hi i have had folliculitis on my legs and butt for over a year now i gave tried everyting for it i heard that white vinegar might help does it?!

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Folliculitis : The best article I have seen is http://www.Medicinenet.Com/folliculitis/article.Htm. As you see.  There are many causes and you might be able to identify your source and limit your exposure. Anecdotally, there are many reports of the positive effects of white vinegar, which you might try, but it would be better to identify the cause; e.g., "razor burn, " and take steps to cure the problem source.

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

is vinegar unhealthy in any way?

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Too much vinegar: Without rinsing can erode tooth enamel.

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?

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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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