Does folliculitis hurt?

Most folliculitis can be self-induced pruritic or mildly painful and significantly aggravated by pressure. The pain is mainly caused by local pathogenic bacteria infection causing purulent inflammation at the mouth of the follicle, while inflammatory factors stimulate the nerves and predispose to redness, swelling, heat and pain. If suffering from folliculitis, patients are advised to seek medical attention in a timely manner to clarify the pathogenic bacteria and follow medical advice for treatment. If the condition is mild, local treatment is usually based on topical treatment with fusidic acid cream, mupirocin ointment, compound polymyxin B ointment or iodine tincture, which can also be supplemented with physical therapy such as far infrared rays or laser. In case of multiple folliculitis and boils, oral antibiotics can be given; if systemic symptoms appear, antibiotics can be given intravenously, usually cephalosporins, macrolides or quinolones, and antibiotics can also be selected according to drug sensitivity tests. Daily attention should be paid to skin cleanliness and hygiene, bathing regularly, changing clothes regularly, avoiding squeezing and scratching the skin lesions to avoid further infection or scar formation. Ensure sufficient sleep, regular rest and rest, avoid staying up late, and exercise properly to enhance physical fitness.