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Suggest Treatment For Infected Folliculitis
Question: For about the last 25 years I have suffered from what has been diagnosed as folliculitis. It appears on my legs and arms but especially on my legs after the first prolonged sun exposure. It doesn't matter if I wear sunscreen. At first it's like hundred of little pimples, then turns to mosquito-like lesions, then loses pigment and turns into white spots. Any natural treatment?
Brief Answer:
Some non medical options exist.
Detailed Answer:
This sounds more like miliaria, also known as prickly heat or sweat rash. It occurs from blocked sweat glands. It may look like folliculitis and also become infected. Prolonged sun exposure may cause sweating and then the spots- sunscreen won't prevent the sweat glands from getting blocked. To reduce episodes, avoid conditions where sweating occurs. Avoid skin irritation, such as from tight clothes. Cotton clothes may lessen episodes as they allow the skin to breathe. Cool compresses may provide relief for itching. You can also try calamine lotion. You might want to consult a dermatologist (if you haven't) to be certain of the diagnosis. The dermatologist may also have other suggestions for both natural and medical treatments.
Hope this answers your query. If you have further questions, I would be happy to answer them.
Some non medical options exist.
Detailed Answer:
This sounds more like miliaria, also known as prickly heat or sweat rash. It occurs from blocked sweat glands. It may look like folliculitis and also become infected. Prolonged sun exposure may cause sweating and then the spots- sunscreen won't prevent the sweat glands from getting blocked. To reduce episodes, avoid conditions where sweating occurs. Avoid skin irritation, such as from tight clothes. Cotton clothes may lessen episodes as they allow the skin to breathe. Cool compresses may provide relief for itching. You can also try calamine lotion. You might want to consult a dermatologist (if you haven't) to be certain of the diagnosis. The dermatologist may also have other suggestions for both natural and medical treatments.
Hope this answers your query. If you have further questions, I would be happy to answer them.
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