How do I get rid of folliculitis?

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I went through a whole year—literally a full twelve months—trying to grow my hair out, just letting it go
But once I finally threw in the towel and got a haircut, things went south. Now, right at the nape of my neck where the hairline meets the neck, I’m dealing with these constant red bumps that pop up and disappear endlessly. I've seen a few dermatologists, and they're all saying it's some kind of fungal infection hitting the follicles... and honestly, nothing seems to touch it. I've tried everything from topical steroid creams to iodine treatments, various sprays, and washing with different medicated shampoos...

Has anyone else ever dealt with this kind of breakout 😢

So, I’ve got this issue under my armpit...
And my doctor actually told me to stay far away from those deodorant sticks, regardless of how much those commercials push them or all that nonsense about being cruelty-free and whatever else...

As for anything else, I guess I don't really know...

I’ve heard there's some kind of custom compound they whip up at pharmacies specifically for folliculitis, and apparently, it actually works quite well.
Go to a drugstore and just ask.

Maybe check with a pharmacist. I’ve heard there’s actually something out there that works.

Angela Hill said:Just head down to the local drugstore and ask them.

rowdylynx38 said:Maybe try checking with a pharmacist.

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And honestly, there's zero chance that stuff under my arm is folliculitis—I don't even touch hair gels or any of those styling products.

Once I head to the dermatologist in a few days, I'll be sure to ask about that cocktail formula...
thanks

Folliculitis is basically just an inflammation of the hair follicle caused by ingrown hairs after shaving.
Something like that 😁

And it’s got nothing to do with deodorants or whatever. At least not in the sense that what you're dealing with under your arms isn't folliculitis, because 😁

Angela Hill said:Folliculitis is basically just an inflammation of the hair follicle—usually happens when a hair gets trapped under the skin after shaving.
Something like that. 😁

But it’s actually a fungal infection 🙄

Man... I’m starting to think that dissolving sea salt actually does something here... 🙏
But honestly—those damn pests are basically sprinting toward the crown of the head at this point 👎 😠

Here’s what I dug up:
Unfortunately, we don't have any data regarding scalp aromatherapy. For actual advice, you really ought to be consulting a specialist dermatologist—oily seborrheic scalp is a massive issue in dermatology, and frankly, most available treatments yield negligible results. Genetic predisposition toward hair loss is hardwired, so none of those heavily advertised products are going to make a significant dent in that particular problem... The main thing is ensuring you've successfully treated the inflammatory component (folliculitis). The only real advice here is to stick to gentle hair and scalp care—think high-quality baby shampoos that won't irritate the skin. As science moves forward, we can only hope they eventually uncover the true cause of seborrheic disorders, so that we might finally see active treatments that actually work and offer a definitive cure.
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Folliculitis is essentially an inflammation around the hair follicle—it’s more like the bulb than the root, but whatever 🙂 >>.
It usually happens after you mess with the area, most commonly from shaving. Bacteria migrate down the subcutaneous part of the hair into the deeper parts of the follicle, where they multiply, resulting in small, white, pus-filled pustules surrounded by red, swollen, painful bumps. The culprits are typically Gram-positive cocci—basically bacteria, not fungi.
To prevent it, disinfect the area before you shave or trim, use creams, gels, or foams to reduce skin friction during the process, and, of course, keep your razors and clippers hygienic.

Regarding treatment, it's better to avoid various corticosteroids. Instead, try using povidone-iodine ointment (like Betadine) or a topical antibiotic ointment such as Betrion or Bivacyn.

nimbleskipper13 said:To avoid various corticosteroids as therapy... try using povidone-iodine ointment (like Betadine) or maybe a topical antibiotic—something like Betrion or Bivacyn instead... [/B]

Hey, thanks for the deep dive, really, but could you break down that quoted part for me? I'm definitely not an expert here.

I've been applying iodine to the affected areas, but honestly, I have no idea if I'm actually doing anything right.

Also, what exactly are "corticosteroids"?
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Travocort is a corticosteroid ointment. These are topical creams containing adrenal hormones that work non-specifically to dampen the inflammatory response, though they can trigger a range of side effects, such as skin atrophy.

I’ve used Travokort before—it actually helped quite a bit, I guess... for instance, I don't really have that sharp pain when I touch the area anymore. But, it didn't exactly make everything vanish completely. The issue is still there, just a milder version of itself, if that makes sense. And since my dermatologist was pretty firm about not using it for too long at a stretch... I decided to stop using it altogether.

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Everything felt totally fine while I was riding that cocktail and the antibiotics for those 20 days... then, the second I told everyone the nightmare was finally over... those little monsters came crawling right back 😠

Guess I’m just destined to live with these uninvited houseguests 😢
or I'll be stuck slathering on this cocktail forever 🙄

Man... there’s just no hope left for us nomads

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I’ve seen some people online claiming this thing just clears up on its own 😢 after a few days... LIKE, IT JUST GOES AWAY BY ITSELF... but for me... uh... despite following every single treatment plan they threw at me...
the second I stop the meds, everything just comes crashing back within three days. 👎