What are the characteristics of male genital folliculitis?

We all know that our skin is covered with hair follicles of different sizes. The most well-known thing is that hair follicles can sweat. If we do not do a good job of daily cleaning, bacteria will invade our hair follicles and make them inflamed, which will become folliculitis. This disease is also common in the male genitals. So what are the characteristics of male genital folliculitis? Let me introduce it to you today.

Folliculitis can occur anywhere on the human body. The neck, chest, thighs, calves, back and other parts are all prone to folliculitis. The male genitals are also prone to folliculitis. Male genital folliculitis is not easy to cure and is prone to recurrence. To prevent this type of folliculitis, daily hygiene is the key. Let the experts introduce it below.

Folliculitis is common in dermatology because it is a bacterial disease of the skin, generally due to unclean skin. The following is an introduction to the causes of folliculitis.

What are the characteristics of male genital 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.

It is recommended to take azithromycin or amoxicillin or levofloxacin orally, and use Bactroban or povidone iodine lotion externally.

Do not squeeze the affected area to avoid spreading inflammation and worsening the condition; eat a light diet during the illness.

Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the characteristics of male genital folliculitis. This disease is a skin disease and is very difficult to cure. However, as long as you pay attention to cleanliness and pay attention to spicy food intake, it is also very good to prevent recurrence. Everyone must remember to treat it in time after discovering the symptoms. The longer you delay, the more difficult it will be to recover.