Folliculitis Treatments in Ann Arbor, MI
Sometimes, the smallest parts of our skin can be cause for the gravest concern. Like open wounds on your fingers or the soles of your feet, hair follicles can sometimes serve as ports of entry for bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Folliculitis occurs when hair follicles become infected and inflamed, resulting in itching, burning, blistering, or bleeding. If you’ve noticed red or seeping bumps in place of hair follicles, don’t wait. Contact Ganger Derm today.
Folliculitis Causes & Treatments
Under usual circumstances, your hair follicles do a fine job of preventing infections. But certain risk factors (such as frequent waxing, shaving, tight clothes, and certain hairstyles) can increase your chances of folliculitis. Immunocompromised individuals are also more likely to contract infections through their hair follicles, especially when using poorly maintained, public hot tubs.
Folliculitis bumps can be unsightly, but they can also be dangerous. Staph infections are common and should be treated immediately. At Ganger Derm, we can address both the cosmetic and medical symptoms of folliculitis through topical and systemic prescription medications, intralesional Kenalog injections, or even laser hair removal.
Benefits of Folliculitis Treatment
Folliculitis FAQs
Folliculitis has many forms, some more common than others. The primary form of folliculitis is bacterial folliculitis—caused by a bacterial infection at the site of a hair follicle. Other forms include hot tub rash, razor bumps, and carbuncles. Any inflamed hair follicle should be treated sooner rather than later, especially if a wider skin area becomes red, infected, or itchy.
If you’ve struggled with an inflamed hair follicle, don’t wait to seek help. Call Ganger Dermatology at (734) 344-4567 or find an office near you.
When caused by a staph infection, bacterial folliculitis can easily result in permanent scarring and hair loss. Some of the more serious forms of folliculitis can have similar results if left untreated. And because infections are more common in those who are already immunocompromised, failure to address and treat the area can be even more dangerous. In short, while some forms of folliculitis go away on their own, some do not. To be safe, you should consider speaking to a medical professional regardless.
Thankfully, folliculitis is not easily spread from person to person. There are scenarios, however, where sharing a razor, towel, or unsanitary hot tub may result in the spread of infection.
Eliminate Unsightly Bumps & Prevent Further Infection
While minor forms of folliculitis may simply annoy or aggravate us, in some cases the underlying bacteria can cause serious harm. If you’ve noticed an increase in razor burns, or if you’ve been in a hot tub recently and have a large, spotty rash, contact the caring professionals at Ganger Dermatology today.
For the protection of your skin, hair, and overall well-being, it’s important to address folliculitis as soon as it becomes a concern. We can eliminate oozing or bleeding lesions, treat infections, and get you and your skin back on the path to wellness. Proudly serving Ann Arbor, Plymouth, and Wixom, MI, we’re your dedicated skincare pros!
