What happens if there is abscess on the testicle?

The appearance of abscesses on the testicles may be caused by inflammation of the hair follicles due to lack of hygiene, or it may be caused by poor immunity, but it may also be caused by swelling. If the abscesses are more serious and the location of growth is relatively special, it is best to go to the hospital to find out the cause, then actively deal with the abscesses, do a good job of disinfection, pay more attention to hygiene, drink more water, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.

What causes folliculitis?

Folliculitis is mainly caused by the infection of the hair follicles by pathogenic bacteria, which triggers a series of inflammatory reactions. We all know that insufficient sleep and high stress in daily life can cause physical discomfort, including itchy skin, redness and swelling, excessive oil secretion and even inflammation of the hair follicles.

In addition to endocrine disorders, excessive skin cleaning or exposure to chemical products can also cause the same skin problems. Traditional Chinese medicine generally believes that folliculitis is caused by excessive liver fire, excessive moisture in the body, and wind-heat.

Other causes of folliculitis

1. Other conditions such as irregular diet, vitamin deficiency, and gastrointestinal dysfunction may also lead to the onset of folliculitis.

2. Certain primary diseases: such as hormonal dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, acne, pruritic skin diseases, diabetes, chronic lesions, etc. are often accompanied by varying degrees of folliculitis.

3. Corticosteroids damage the ecological environment of the skin: one of the typical symptoms of hormone residues under the skin and "withdrawal rebound" after stopping hormone use is bacterial and fungal infection.

4. Skin stains: such as constant sweating, constant stimulation by various liquids, and failure to clean in time, which can clog pores and cause inflammation.

5. Excessive pulling and friction of hair can cause skin damage, so we would like to remind all beauty lovers not to perm or dye their hair excessively.

Symptoms of Folliculitis

Simple Folliculitis

It is an acute folliculitis. At the beginning, a small red papule with an itchy feeling appears at the opening of the hair follicle, surrounded by inflammatory redness. After scratching the itching, a small abscess may form. After a few days, the abscess head will burst, discharge a small amount of pus, and gradually heal. There will be no scars after healing. It is more common on the head of children and on the scalp and armpits of adults.

Pustular folliculitis

It is also called follicular abscess and superficial folliculostomitis. It is characterized by redness around the opening of the hair follicles, the appearance of yellow pustules ranging in size from millet to mung beans, with hair sticking out of the center, redness around the periphery, and itching or burning sensation. After a few days, the pustules may dry up and form scabs, and white scales will remain on the affected area after the scabs fall off. It is easy to occur on the limbs, scalp, calves, etc.

Nuchal folliculitis

It is also called keloid folliculitis, epiphyseal acne and nuchal acne. It is common in middle-aged and elderly men, especially those with acne and keloid constitution. At the beginning of the disease, small red papules or pustules appear at the epiphyseal part of the neck, which merge with each other and gradually develop into keloid nodules, which are round, oval and irregular in shape. It usually occurs in the hair area behind the neck. The hair in the affected area is sparse or completely lost. The course of the disease is slow and it often takes several years to heal.

Abscessive folliculitis

Also known as cellulitis of the head and neck, it is more common in young men. At the beginning, blackhead comedonal folliculitis and perifollicular inflammation may occur on the scalp, especially on the back of the head. They will gradually increase in size and become darker, becoming inflammatory nodules as big as soybeans or even peach pits. Most of them can become fluctuating abscesses, which will rupture and become several fistulas with pus flowing out. The course of the disease is long and continuous, some lasting for several years, and some can be delayed for more than 10 years.

Alopecia Folliculitis

Also known as sheep's beard folliculitis, it is a folliculitis that occurs in the beard area of ​​men, and is more common around the lips and the forehead. At the beginning, there may be swelling erythema, follicular papules or pustules, and the center of the lesion may be penetrated by the beard. After the pustules burst, they dry and form scabs, and the scabs fall off and the disease heals, but new blisters may appear repeatedly. The lesions can also cause damage to the eyebrows, eyelashes, pubic hair and armpit hair.