Stress / Folliculitis

[bluegc]

I know stress can't directly cause folliculitis as such, is it possible that someone with chronic stress and raised cortisol levels would find it much harder to shake off a case of mild folliculitis?

Perhaps even be more susceptible to infection in the first place?

Mine seem to be clearing with help from anti bac soap and hydrocortisone after.

This is fine, but in 100% healthy people it seems that it should resolve on its own within a couple of days. I'm sure it was started by shaving the area or excessive sweating at the time.

I just feel that my state of mind and general health has not helped me clear this as easily as I should've.

[bluegc]

No ideas on this from anyone?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Folliculitis is the inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin.

Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph). Immune suppression can cause folliculitis.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.