Folliculitis

This is a common condition that can affect any part of the body except the palms and the soles of the feet. Simply not those places, since they have no hair on them.

Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles. Many times a redness around the areas that are shaved will become more than just obvious to the eye. The soreness and infection generally follow the pink going to redness quite quickly.

The prevention might be as simple as

1. Changing the razor more frequently or even each time of the shave activity.

2. Adequately pre washing with an antibacterial soap can be a plus to ward off Follicultis

3. A half and half solution of water and hydrogen peroxide can be used before shaving to prevent this condition..

4 Careful use of a clean drying towel or cloth can deter bacterial infections that sometimes cause Folliculitis.

5. An astringent used prior to shaving, if the use of that product is safe in the area it is being applied, can help too. The astringent sets up the hair so it is easily shaved .

When the Folliculitis is discovered, it can be self treated with :

1. Tweezing the affected hair to remove it completely from the follicle

2. Cleaning the affected area with antibacterial soap scrubbing for 2 to 3 minutes.

1. Use of antibiotic cream or ointment 3 to 4 times a day with a bandage to keep it clean after each application. Application might take 4 to 5 days for healing.