Folliculitis, Dermatology FAQ - Page 2

Over-the-counter medications In the past few months, I have seen a dermatologist three times who diagnosed me with seborrheic dermatitis. I forgot the names of the medications prescribed during the first two visits, but I remember they were controlled substances. The third prescr...

Peeling skin after treatment for underarm itching? Hello Dr. Wu: A few days ago, I visited a doctor due to a hemangioma and also mentioned that I have acne on my back and itching under my arms. The doctor diagnosed me with seborrheic folliculitis and prescribed "Lomefloxacin...

Recurrent folliculitis Hello, Doctor. I developed a boil on my lower back at the end of October last year, which became severe enough to require surgery for drainage due to cellulitis. After the surgery, during the dressing changes, it was found that there was still too much pus,...

Follicular erythema Hello Doctor: I have been using a razor to shave my leg hair due to excessive hair growth. Previously, I only experienced hair trapped under the skin, but recently the hair follicles on my legs suddenly became red and swollen, and then blisters formed. Eventua...

Folliculitis issues? Hello, Doctor: I frequently experience folliculitis on my forearms and below my chest (the deep type that becomes very swollen and red, and topical medications have not been effective) for several years. Previous doctors have suggested that it may be due to m...

Seborrheic dermatitis Hello Doctor: 1. I have seborrheic dermatitis. Should I use the moisturizing lotion (Kamedis seborrheic dermatitis lotion) regularly, or only during flare-ups? Should I apply toner before using it for better absorption? I don't need to use toner befor...

After taking medication, the labia majora became increasingly swollen and painful? 1. Initially, the labia majora felt firm and swollen beneath the skin, but there was no redness and only mild pain. After visiting a gynecologist, the doctor diagnosed deep folliculitis and prescri...

Prevention of folliculitis and post-medication care? Hello, Doctor. Since reaching adulthood, I have experienced folliculitis every 1-2 years, typically presenting as deep, approximately one-centimeter-sized pustules. Initially, these appeared in my armpits, hair areas, or on my ...

Wound on the buttocks I have a lesion the size of a one-dollar coin on my buttocks, and I'm unsure whether it's folliculitis or an acne lesion. There was a wound that was healing, and it developed a layer of skin (though it doesn't seem to be true dermis, more like...

Back acne with a tingling sensation? Back acne: Stinging sensation when rinsing with hot water during showering, followed by itching the next day and some peeling.

Groin follicle? Hello Dr. Wu, a few days ago I suddenly noticed a lump in my groin area that seems to be an abscess, but after researching, I found that it might be folliculitis. How should I manage this?

N-year folliculitis acne I am almost 40 years old, and I have been dealing with recurrent folliculitis and acne (on my face and scalp) for many years. They tend to recur about a month after I stop medication. First-line antibiotics and oral isotretinoin have been very effective f...

Penile issues There is a reddish bump on the penis, but it doesn't hurt when touched. I'm not sure what it could be.

Skin growths resembling pimples? Hello, I would like to ask about a bump that appeared in my pubic area about a month ago. I have previously experienced folliculitis, which resolved after I squeezed it, but this time the bump is red, swollen, and raised, though it doesn't hu...

A lump in the genital area that is itchy and bleeding? Hello, doctor. In March of this year, I discovered a growth near the anal area of my vulva, and I'm unsure what it is. It resembles a wart-like protrusion, is slightly itchy and painful, appears pinkish in color, has som...

A lesion in the genital area that is itchy and bleeding? Hello, Doctor. In March of this year, I noticed a growth near the anal area of my vulva, and I'm unsure what it is. It resembles a wart-like protrusion, is slightly itchy and painful, appears pinkish in color, has some...

Scalp protrusion Hello Doctor: Recently, my scalp may have been injured due to hair dye, and I have developed a colorless, raised bump that feels hard to the touch. I only feel it when I press down hard; otherwise, it is not painful or itchy. The doctor mentioned it could be foll...

Scalp issues Hello Doctor: At the beginning of September, I noticed a raised, skin-colored bump on my scalp that is not painful and has been there for an uncertain amount of time. It may have been caused by a hair dye injury in July, but I'm not sure if it's in the same...

Folliculitis in the groin area? At the beginning of June, I discovered a small lump in my groin area. Initially, I thought it was a pimple and didn't pay much attention to it, but it gradually grew larger and became red and swollen. I visited a gynecologist, who diagnosed it...

Rash resembling acne on the neck? Hello Doctor: In January 2021, I suddenly developed red, pimple-like rashes on both sides of my neck that were itchy, prompting me to seek medical attention (I had never experienced this before). I visited two clinics, and the doctors prescribed ...