What causes male genital folliculitis?

Folliculitis is a common problem for men, and it is also a disease that has a great impact on the health of men's private parts. If folliculitis is itchy, it will also have a great impact on people's physical and mental health, so when it occurs, it must be treated in time. Below, we will introduce the causes, symptoms and precautions of folliculitis!

1. Causes

Folliculitis of the genitals is often caused by decreased immunity, poor hygiene of the vulva, secondary bacterial infection (mostly Staphylococcus aureus infection), or damage caused by pulling, rubbing, and scratching of hair. Bacterial infection, sleep, diet, environment, gastrointestinal function, sweat gland secretion, physique, vitamin deficiency and other factors will affect and. This is also the cause of folliculitis. People with folliculitis of the genitals should keep their genitals clean and take a bath frequently. Limit the use of alcohol and spicy foods. Eat more foods rich in vitamins, trace elements and high protein.

2. Symptoms

Symptoms of female folliculitis include redness, swelling and pain around the openings of the hair follicles in the vulva, which gradually form cone-shaped pustules with a pubic hair protruding from the center. The pustules can be multiple, and adjacent small pustules can fuse to form large pustules, accompanied by severe congestion, edema and pain in the vulva.

3. Notes

Pay attention to personal hygiene, keep the skin clean, enhance the body's resistance, prevent trauma, and actively treat itchy skin diseases and systemic chronic diseases. Patients must avoid covering, heat, and excessive sweating, and do not wear tight or hard pants. At the same time, pay attention to personal hygiene, strengthen physical exercise, and enhance disease resistance. Pay attention to eating less spicy and irritating foods. Those with recurrent attacks should eat less greasy and sweet foods.

2. When treating folliculitis, you should pay attention to your diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods. People with recurrent attacks should eat less greasy and sweet foods and avoid drinking alcohol.

3. Do not scratch the affected area with your hands to prevent secondary infection.

4. After the symptoms completely disappear, continue one course of treatment.