Hair follicle inflammation symptoms in the vulva

  Folliculitis is an inflammatory disease caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection of the hair follicles. The main symptoms include red papules, pustules, itching and pain.  In daily life, as women’s vulva is easily infected with urine, feces and leucorrhoea, the skin of vulva is often in a moist and unclean environment, which is very conducive to the growth of bacteria. The symptoms of vulvar folliculitis in women are redness, swelling and pain around the hair follicle opening of the vulvar skin, as well as the gradual formation of conical pustules with a pierced pubic hair in the center; the pustules may be multiple, with adjacent small pustules gradually fusing with each other to form large pustules, redness, swelling and pain; accompanied by severe congestion, edema and pain in the vulva.  Folliculitis is usually caused by bacterial infection due to lack of personal hygiene or contact with unclean environment, which brings serious discomfort to patients. The patient should usually pay more attention to hygiene, wash the vulva with warm water, keep it clean and dry, wear cotton, loose, breathable underwear; drink more boiled water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid spicy and stimulating food. Erythromycin ointment can be applied to the affected area, with potassium permanganate dilution (1:5000) sitz bath cleaning, while oral amoxicillin clavulanate potassium tablets, metronidazole tablets, etc., are helpful for recovery. It is recommended to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner if the treatment is not effective.