What to do when folliculitis hurts

Folliculitis is an inflammatory reactive disease involving hair follicles and surrounding tissues, mostly caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection, and is prone to symptoms of redness, swelling, heat and pain. The pain of folliculitis is usually mild, and when the abscess is located in the armpit or groin, the local pain of the lesion will also be obvious. The methods to relieve pain are: 1. distracting attention: distracting attention by reading books, listening to music, chatting, etc.; 2. taking painkillers: when in severe pain, oral painkillers can be taken to relieve pain; 3. seeking medical treatment: if the pain is felt to be strong, patients are advised to seek medical examination in time to clarify the pathogenic bacteria and follow medical advice for targeted treatment. If the folliculitis pustules are larger and the pus is more, you should go to the hospital for treatment and have the doctor cut and drain in a sterile environment, which can also relieve the pain. In terms of life, you should ensure sufficient sleep, regular rest and rest, avoid staying up late, appropriate exercise to enhance physical fitness. Pay attention to personal hygiene, bathe regularly, change clothes regularly; avoid spicy, greasy, high sugar and other stimulating foods; avoid squeezing and scratching the skin lesions to avoid further infection or scar formation.