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What Causes Folliculitis?
Question: My son gets these zit like things that appear to have a head, but when picked they are a hard seed like thing. They are hard to pull out as they are attached and have to be torn away and then leave a hole. The hole then bleeds and turns into a nasty sore until it heals 3-5 days later.
And idea what it is and how to get rid of them?
I've been told it's eczema, oil ducts, and a yeast infection.
And idea what it is and how to get rid of them?
I've been told it's eczema, oil ducts, and a yeast infection.
Brief Answer:
Looks like folliculitis, please provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description, it looks like your son is developing recurrent folliculitis over the scalp.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions. It would be great if you can click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page . You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul .
Also please tell if the lesions are only over the scalp or any other areas also? Any lesions over face or back?
Any associated itching or pain?
What all is he applying over the lesions?
Is he applying oil over them?
Since when does he have this problem?
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures .
Waiting for your response
Dr Geetika Paul
Looks like folliculitis, please provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description, it looks like your son is developing recurrent folliculitis over the scalp.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions. It would be great if you can click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page . You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul .
Also please tell if the lesions are only over the scalp or any other areas also? Any lesions over face or back?
Any associated itching or pain?
What all is he applying over the lesions?
Is he applying oil over them?
Since when does he have this problem?
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures .
Waiting for your response
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
They are on his thighs, arms, belly. not on his scalp.
I'll upload a photo tonight.
I'll upload a photo tonight.
Brief Answer:
Please provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Please provide some close up pictures whenever possible. Also mention the age of your son and other details regarding since when he has this problem? Mention if there is any pain or itching.
Dr Geetika Paul
Please provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Please provide some close up pictures whenever possible. Also mention the age of your son and other details regarding since when he has this problem? Mention if there is any pain or itching.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
thigh area and upper torso under his arm
Brief Answer:
Superficial skin infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen the attached pictures .
Your son seems to be developing lesions of impetigo contagiosum .
It is basically a bacterial infection of the skin seen mainly in young children .
He should avoid application of any creams or oils over body .
You need to apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected areas twice a day .
Do not apply any other body creams or moisturizers . Apply the medicine after taking bath twice a day . Wear cotton clothes so as to decrease sweating .
I am sure this will help in preventing recurrent development of such lesions .
He should avoid touching the lesions since the fluid that exudes from the lesions is infective in nature and leads to development of more such lesions wherever it comes in contact with.
Hope it helps
Please ask if you need any further clarifications
Dr Geetika Paul
Superficial skin infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen the attached pictures .
Your son seems to be developing lesions of impetigo contagiosum .
It is basically a bacterial infection of the skin seen mainly in young children .
He should avoid application of any creams or oils over body .
You need to apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected areas twice a day .
Do not apply any other body creams or moisturizers . Apply the medicine after taking bath twice a day . Wear cotton clothes so as to decrease sweating .
I am sure this will help in preventing recurrent development of such lesions .
He should avoid touching the lesions since the fluid that exudes from the lesions is infective in nature and leads to development of more such lesions wherever it comes in contact with.
Hope it helps
Please ask if you need any further clarifications
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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