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Folliculitis
I have these ingrown hair whenever I trim with scissors or use epilator to clear the hair. I thought it's one time infection but now whenever I clean the hair there are folliculitis. Please help me on this.. Is it some bacterial infection? Also tell me the medications
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It can be pseudo folliculitis caused by ingrown hair or can be folliculitis that is caused by bacterial infection of hair follicles. Share pictures of concerned area for correctly identifying the condition as treatment is different for each of them respectively.
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consult a dermatologist with photographs for treatment.
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avoid trimming ,shaving or waxing hair .
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Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial infection causing this folliculitis.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy
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Coimbatore
Folliculitis.... kindly consult online with relevant photographs for proper diagnosis and treatment
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