foliculitis (think that's how it's spelt)
By doormouse
@doormouse (4599)
November 3, 2009 1:13pm CST
does anyone else have this,it's a very common skin complaint that gives you red itchy lumps,mine are on my thighs,arms,bikini line,,the doctor said it's caused by an inflamation of the hair folicle,something to do with the hair not being able to come through the skin properly,,i've been given dermol shower cream and dermol lotion to put on it,but it's not working as well as i'd hoped,i've had it for years and am now sick of it,it looks horrible,,,if you have it and have a way of reducing the look of it please reply
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@paleorainy (630)
• Italy
3 Nov 09
I'll tell you what helps me, it may now work for you too, but it worths trying.
1. If you shave or wax your legs, BEFORE doing it wash your legs with soap, that will kill a huge quantity of the bacterias that cause your folliculitis.
2. Don't apply any cream or lotion after shave.
3. creams, especially the oily ones only feed the bacterias so they usually are a waste of money
4. I found out that applying some mild disinfectant on the skin (not betadine, I mean MILD) like it was a lotion helps hugely.
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@doormouse (4599)
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3 Nov 09
thanks for that,i only apply dermol lotion before and after shaving,coz dermol cleans the skin of any bacteria,aparently they use it sometimes for MRSA patients
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@jerenah2022 (25)
• Philippines
4 Nov 09
will that be also applicable and effective to foliculitis located on the armpits (underarms)? thanks. ^^
@doryvien (2284)
• United States
4 Nov 09
Hi doormouse,
I used to have tiny lumps on my legs and thighs, I just don't know if we have the same condition; and I got the same explanation from a dermatologist, that they are hair that can't come out of the skin. Sometimes they are itchy, but tolerable and I can actually ignore the feeling. It never bothered me that much, either because I got so used to it, or I grew out of it.
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@doormouse (4599)
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4 Nov 09
i can ignore the itch but coz i've had it for 10 years or more,i'm sick of seeing it now and want it gone
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@jugsjugs (12967)
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3 Nov 09
I do not suffer with your complaint,i do suffer from psoriasis which i have also tried the same treatment as you to relieve the problem of the irritating with no success.I tend to bath in babyoil as i find that relieves the itching abit.I also hate the way my skin looks,as well as the itching that causes it tobecome very sore.
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@doormouse (4599)
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3 Nov 09
i tried baby oil,but i found that only a short term solution same as dermol
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@triplejazzm51 (1373)
• Philippines
4 Nov 09
Hi doormouse! I think you need a second opinion. Besides the medicine prescribed has no effect on your ailment. Try consulting other doctors they might have better remedy for that. Good Luck!
@doormouse (4599)
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4 Nov 09
i'll be changing doctors soon due to a house move,so i'll see what my new doc says
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@paleorainy (630)
• Italy
3 Nov 09
Actually I fogot one I just remembered. Clay. Mix clay (you'll find that in herbalist stores) with plain water and make a semi-liquid paste.
Apply on the skin and let it dry. It really sorts my problems, just a couple of applications are enough for me. Apply it about twice per week.
Hope that helps.
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