I have a pretty extreme condition going on my face. I have a feeling it is some form of folliculitis as it all seemed to start from ingrown hairs on face. I would get these bumps on my face and neck that would hurt. The pain and irritation would cause me to dig out the presumed ingrown follicle. I spend several hours a day attempting to relieve these bumps by digging out the ingrown follicles intertwined with what seems to be scar tissue. I know I shouldn't be doing this. But, when I can see the follicles ingrown and sometimes capulated, it's hard not to attempt to remove the masses. I have dug out what seems like 100's follicles at this point. Unfortunately, the layers of scar tissue can make extracting the deep follicles.
Anyhow, I realize this is not a very safe thing to do as I can easily risk infections with open wounds. I have pretty much only been using hydrogen peroxide while extracting and a basic neosporin type antiseptic. Should I be using rubbing alcohol? I often use bandaids, but the adhesion on them tends to cause its own irritation. I think I have been lucky throughout the years as I don't think I've gotten any real infections that I can tell. When I can afford it I will attempt to see a doctor in regards to getting a skin biopsy in attempt to pinpoint the condition. But, until then I would like my maximize my chances of not having any serious issues arise from my self-surguries.
Thanks