Can folliculitis patients eat eggs?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 18, 2024
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Folliculitis is a disease caused by inflammation and infection within the body, which is related to the patient's long-term consumption of spicy and stimulating food, staying up late, feeling anxious or stressed, and frequent visits to public baths. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that this condition is associated with internal damp-heat and toxic dampness. After the onset of folliculitis, eating chicken eggs generally has no impact, as eggs primarily contain protein and cholesterol, which do not affect folliculitis. However, it is essential to avoid spicy and stimulating foods, try not to stay up late, and regularly exercise to enhance immunity. Treatment can involve oral and topical anti-inflammatory medications. If some folliculitis lesions are particularly large, they can be disinfected locally and then punctured to drain the pus. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

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Does folliculitis require surgery?

Folliculitis generally does not require surgery, and can be completely cured by commonly used oral and topical anti-inflammatory drugs. If individual folliculitis is particularly prominent and has some pustules, you can disinfect the area locally, then use a needle to break them open and clean out the pus and blood. Unless the folliculitis is large, especially those on the scalp, and chronic medication is ineffective and gradually worsening, surgery might be required. You can go to the dermatology department of a regular hospital for surgery to completely clean out the pus and blood. To prevent recurrence of this disease, avoid spicy and irritating foods, do not stay up late, strengthen exercise, sweat more, and bathe more frequently.

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What causes folliculitis?

Folliculitis is a very common skin condition that most people have experienced. It is primarily caused by the infection of the hair follicles and the surrounding areas by bacteria, predominantly Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus. The scalp, due to its developed sebaceous glands and abundant hair, secretes a lot of oil and is particularly prone to bacterial growth, making it a common site for folliculitis. It is crucial to treat folliculitis with timely anti-infection measures.

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Symptoms of vulvar folliculitis

The symptoms of vulvar folliculitis generally manifest as redness, swelling, heat, and pain. When folliculitis occurs in the vulvar area, it can cause redness and swelling of the affected follicles, sometimes with a burning sensation, as well as pain in the area. If the inflammation is pronounced, the redness and swelling of the folliculitis can be severe, and pus formation may also occur. In such cases, it is necessary to puncture the pustules to drain the pus. The vulvar area has a rich supply of hair follicles and poor ventilation, making it susceptible to folliculitis. It is crucial to maintain good hygiene in the genital area.

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Causes of Female Vulvar Folliculitis

The occurrence of vulvar folliculitis in women has many causes. The main reason might be related to wearing overly tight underwear and skinny jeans, as well as garments made from non-breathable materials. It could also be related to hot weather conditions where women's skin tends to be more moist and prone to sweating. Another possible cause is poor genital hygiene, which is a likely factor. Additionally, it could be associated with sexual partners, hence it is necessary to identify the specific causes and investigate them one by one.

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What is folliculitis excision surgery?

Most cases of folliculitis are not very severe and can usually be gradually reduced with common oral and topical anti-inflammatory medications. If a particular folliculitis is relatively large, with a pronounced pustule, local disinfection and lancing to remove pus and blood may also be considered. Some cases of folliculitis are characteristically very painful and soft to the touch; in these instances, surgical drainage may be employed. Generally, after thorough surgical cleaning, the area can slowly heal. During treatment, anti-inflammatory medications should continue to be taken orally. It's recommended to avoid spicy and irritating foods for a long period, avoid staying up late, and it is best not to keep small animals at home or go to public baths and swimming pools. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician and do not medicate blindly.)