Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicle. All areas of the body with hair can be affected by this condition. Generally, folliculitis is of infectious origin: the germ responsible is most often staphylococcus aureus. This disease is characterized by a swelling at the base of the follicle containing a hair or hair. Normally, folliculitis is benign but its recurrence can lead to deep folliculitis. This form is frequently associated with burning and painful sensations that cause the subject to scratch the affected area. Superficial folliculitis is treated with good hygiene, while deep folliculitis involves drug treatments. These treatments target the fungi or bacteria responsible for inflammation.
Symptoms
The symptoms of folliculitis depend on the state of the infection. In the case of superficial inflammation, the signs consist of a cluster of pimples that form at the base of each hair follicle. Folliculitis can sometimes be confused with acne pimples. To distinguish them, the difference is perceived in the shape of the pimple: for folliculitis, the hair or hair is visible through the pimple. In addition, folliculitis tends to appear most often at the base of the neck or groin. Itching in the groin sometimes leads to lesions around the genitals. When folliculitis occurs, the area where the pimples are located is often reddened by itching.
Homeopathic treatments
In less serious cases, the treatment against folliculitis will be based on Pyrogenium diluted to 7 CH or 9 CH at a rate of 5 granules in the morning and the same dose in the evening. If the condition of the lesions does not improve after 2 days of treatment, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible.
For the homeopathic treatment of folliculitis that invades the upper lip and nose, it is necessary to take Hydrastis diluted to 5 CH combined with Pyrogenium 5 CH and Arsenicum Album 5 CH.
The homeopathic remedy Sulfide Iodatum is indicated in the treatment of superficial pimples caused by folliculitis. In this case, 5 granules of Sulphide Iodatum should be sucked at a dilution of 9 CH once a day. Once every 7 days, alternate taking 10 granules of Staphylococcinum diluted to 9 CH, Graphites 9 CH and Thuja 9 CH.
When to see a doctor?
Knowing that folliculitis is a benign inflammation, good hygiene of the affected areas usually heals it after 2 or 3 days. If the inflammations persist and begin to become infected, one should immediately go to a doctor to receive appropriate treatment.
