Folliculitis keeps coming back/treatment

[chrisrea]

Hi,
Two years ago, I started getting red small bumps in my pubic area, near to my belly button. I usually get them once in every two months and they go away in 2/3 weeks. They always appear at the same spot where my pants causes friction. Even though they are a few, since they itch a lot, the problem is a big discomfort. I have seen doctors but they do not realize that problem is coming back pretty often. I just want to get more information on how folliculitis is treated if it keeps coming back.
Antibacterial ointment was not an answer to my problem and did not stop me from getting the same infection.

[myproblema]

try tetrasil... it work for me.... also try wearing loosen clothes, if you cant for what ever reason... always use clean clothes...

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Foliculitis usually resolves with appropriate antibiotic therapy with good compliance. It is possible that the skin gets irritated by the cloth of your pants. Pants of lighter and cooler material that may be less tight around these areas may help alleviate the problem. Constant irritation despite the topical medications may delay the healing process as this may cut the skin and contribute to the spread of bacteria and infection of other follicles.Swabbing the area for a culture will be able to guide treatment. You may ask your physician if oral antibiotics may be able to help .

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