Folliculitis, Dermatology FAQ - Page 8

Folliculitis Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my folliculitis. Although the medication has helped, it keeps recurring—flaring up and then subsiding repeatedly. I am considering surgical intervention to resolve this issue. Which specialty should I consult? Should I wait unt...

Inquiry about folliculitis? Hello, I currently have a large red rash in the middle of my chest that is oozing and very itchy. I have seen a dermatologist and have been taking medication for about two weeks. While the rash has decreased in size and the itching has stopped, I still...

Folliculitis!!! I have two lumps on my thigh and one on my calf, diagnosed as folliculitis by a doctor. Today, they turned yellow and started to ooze pus. My dad used a sterilized needle (heated and disinfected) to puncture them, but nothing came out. What should I do now?

Is it cauliflower? Symptoms: There is a protrusion at the base of the penis that does not cause pain or itching when pressed. However, there is slight discomfort when pulling on the pubic hair. Duration: Over six months. Hello, doctor: About six months ago, I noticed this sympt...

Topical medications for seborrheic dermatitis and folliculitis? I saw a dermatologist yesterday, and I have seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp, which is quite severe. The doctor prescribed both oral and topical medications, but no medicated shampoo. 1. The doctor advised against...

Is this a boil or an abscess? Hello Doctor, recently I have developed a bump near the lower part of my vagina. I initially ignored it since I had similar bumps in the past that went away on their own. However, I just noticed in the shower that it has grown quite large, bigger tha...

Pilonidal cyst Hello doctor, I have a lump on my labia minora that is about the size of a five-dollar coin. It has been inflamed intermittently for two years and sometimes discharges yellowish-white pus. Could this be a sebaceous cyst? When I visit the obstetrics and gynecology d...

Is it scalp folliculitis? I often get large pimples on my scalp, some of which become pus-filled and painful to touch. Additionally, I seem to be losing a lot of hair. Initially, I thought it was due to inadequate cleaning, so I've become very meticulous about washing my hai...

The growth of a mass on the penis? It sounds like you may have developed a condition known as a sebaceous cyst or possibly a folliculitis infection. The presence of a foul-smelling discharge suggests that there might be an infection involved. It is important to consult a healthca...

Regarding acne and rashes? Doctor, I have recently developed many red bumps on my chest. I have seen three dermatologists, and they all quickly diagnosed it as folliculitis. However, it hasn't improved over time, which makes me worry that it might be something else, like a r...

Red bumps on the abdomen that have persisted for two years? Hello, Dr. Wu. I sometimes have red bumps on my abdomen that resemble folliculitis, accompanied by small pustules. They leave marks that take months to heal. However, one or two of them may have become persistent because...

Fungal folliculitis Hello Doctor, in the summer of 2014, I developed folliculitis on my chest and back. I went to Mackay Memorial Hospital, where it was diagnosed as a fungal type. The doctor prescribed doxycycline in green pills and topical Daivonex ointment. After completing tw...

Viral infectious urticaria What are the characteristics of viral infectious urticaria? Is it chronic or acute? Does it occur at specific times (for example, at night while sleeping or after taking a hot shower)? Recently, I had a haircut and noticed some folliculitis on my scalp ...

Viral infectious urticaria What are the characteristics of viral infectious urticaria? Is it chronic or acute? Does it occur at specific times (for example, at night while sleeping or after taking a hot shower)? Recently, I went to a barber, and I noticed some pus leaking from a ...

Hello, I would like to ask about folliculitis? I'm sorry to hear about your condition. It sounds like you may have developed a painful cyst or abscess on your buttock. Initially mistaken for a pimple, it has grown larger and more painful, affecting your ability to walk. The ...

Skin infections I have a pimple on my buttocks. At first, it was painful, and I looked it up online and thought it might be folliculitis. I applied antibiotics, and now it looks white and seems to have pus, but it doesn't hurt anymore. Is this normal?

Folliculitis on the buttocks? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing symptoms of folliculitis on my buttocks for several years and have seen a doctor a few times. Previously, regardless of whether I saw a doctor or not, the condition would eventually resolve after a period of tim...

Folliculitis of the buttocks Hello doctor, I occasionally experience folliculitis on my buttocks, usually presenting as a lump that resolves on its own. There have been a few instances where it developed into an abscess, causing significant pain and swelling, making it difficult ...

After folliculitis with pustules, a red patch may remain? Hello, Doctor! Previously, I had pustular folliculitis in the beard area, but the pustules are gone, so it seems to be healed. However, now there is a red patch! Should this be considered a red acne scar? But it is a patch...

It seems like there are pimples on the scalp? I would like to ask, sometimes I have symptoms on my scalp that resemble small pimples or bumps, about 1 to 2 of them, which are slightly painful when pressed. The locations vary; sometimes when one area heals, I find another bump app...