Ingrown Hairs and Folliculitis
Symptoms
Inflammation around the hair follicle creating red bumps that can be itchy or painful. Extensive cases can result in scarring on the face, scalp, or other affected body part.
What Are Ingrown Hairs and Folliculitis?
Our skin has millions of tiny hairs. Factors like trauma, shaving, or infection can irritate our hair follicles. Occasionally, hairs may grow back under the skin, causing painful or itchy bumps.
Dapper Dermatology Approach
We begin by analyzing your self care routines. We review your shaver or razor, personal care products, frequency of self care activities, and extent of the disease. We then help you create a customized regimen of medicated cleansers and topicals to help reduce the frequency of these outbreaks. Some common treatment options may include, white vinegar soaks, changing the frequency and type of razor used, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, topical and oral antibiotics, topical retinoids, chlorhexidine, or hibiclens.
Schedule Your Visit
Why see a board-certified dermatologist? We are the leaders in skin disease, diagnosis, and management. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Adam Swigost and Dapper Dermatology today.