Boiling water with ginger does not have the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria and cannot reduce the infection, so it cannot treat folliculitis. If the skin type is sensitive, the use of ginger water to apply or wash the affected area, causing local irritation, may aggravate the patient’s symptoms. Ginger, which is commonly known as ginger, is a commonly used flavoring ingredient in life. Ginger has an aromatic and pungent flavor and contains protein, polysaccharides, vitamins and a variety of trace elements. Folliculitis, an inflammation caused by bacterial infection of the hair follicles, is mainly characterized by the appearance of single or multiple red pimples on the skin, accompanied by itching or pain and other symptoms. Mild folliculitis requires no treatment and can recover gradually over time. If necessary, the infection can be alleviated by topical fusidic acid, mupirocin ointment and other antibiotic ointment, or combined with oral medication such as amoxicillin, cefrazole and other drugs, which have the effect of killing and inhibiting bacteria. To summarize, ginger water cannot treat folliculitis. If the folliculitis is heavy, it is recommended to go to the hospital dermatology department, under the guidance of the doctor to use medication. If it has developed into carbuncle or boil, it can be treated by surgical incision and drainage as prescribed by the doctor if necessary.