What is male folliculitis

Nowadays, the problem of folliculitis is becoming more and more common, and there is no difference between male and female patients. Generally, there are many types of folliculitis, such as perianal folliculitis, vulvar folliculitis, scalp folliculitis, etc. All parts of the human body may suffer from folliculitis. It is estimated that many people have not heard of male folliculitis, which is also a type of folliculitis. Here we will introduce the relevant knowledge about male folliculitis, and those who want to learn more can learn about it.

Symptoms of male folliculitis

(1) The genitals and other areas with pubic hair in young men are prone to disease.

(2) The rash initially appears as a pinhead-sized red follicular papule that is itchy and surrounded by obvious inflammatory erythema. It quickly turns into millet-sized pustules with hair piercing the center. Most pustules appear in batches and do not fuse together. The wall of the pustules is thin. After the pustules rupture, there is a small amount of purulent secretion. It is pruritus and mild stinging. After a few days, it dries up and forms a yellow scab. It heals when the scab falls off without leaving scars, but it is easy to relapse.

(3) The course of the disease is usually chronic, stubborn, and difficult to cure.

Folliculitis with symptoms

For some people with poor physical constitution or poor hygiene conditions, recurrent folliculitis may develop into a more serious infection, resulting in rashes and sores.

The examination and testing of folliculitis in pubic region involves taking pus from the head of the folliculitis for bacterial culture in order to identify the type of bacterial infection. Some severe patients may also have an increase in white blood cells in the ear.

Therefore, people with a history of folliculitis should not smoke or drink, because both of these will reduce our immunity. We should usually do a good job of preventing and caring for male folliculitis.

In summary, patients with folliculitis and the above-mentioned medical history should go to the hospital for examination in time so that treatment measures can be taken in time to avoid adverse consequences.

The above are the symptoms of male folliculitis. In fact, as long as this disease is discovered and treated in time, it will not cause any serious harm. You also need to pay attention to hygiene and the frequency of sexual life.