Most cases of pubic folliculitis can heal on their own, but those who are immunocompromised do not heal easily or may even get worse.
Pubic folliculitis is caused by a bacterial infection, usually a small break in the pubic skin that is invaded by bacteria. Folliculitis is usually a small infection and the bacteria are easily removed by the immune system. After some time the folliculitis breaks down on its own and the pus inside flows out and recovers.
Patients suffering from acquired immune deficiency, severe diabetes or long-term bedridden patients, due to low immunity can not clear the germs, the germs are easy to spread in the subcutaneous formation of separate, vulvar abscess or necrotizing fasciitis and other diseases, in serious cases, the germs spread all over the body to form a bacteremia life-threatening.
After the emergence of folliculitis in the pubic area, it is recommended that the patient consult a doctor in time and standardize the treatment. You can use topical antiseptic and anti-inflammatory ointment to promote recovery, such as mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid cream and so on. During the attack of folliculitis, you should eat less spicy, greasy and stimulating food, keep the vulvar skin dry and breathable, should not be sedentary, and should not drink alcohol.