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Laser Hair Removal For Folliculitis

By Mary Basiadima, 26 September 2023

can be an for folliculitis in both men and women. However, it is important to what the symptoms are, the types of bacteria and how to prevent this from happening. Read more in our guide to .

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What is Folliculitis?

Folliculitis is a common skin that can be uncomfortable and irritating. It causes hair (it can be one or more) as a result of, a blockage, bacteria, or of one or more hair follicles when it becomes . The follicles are the tiny pockets from which each hair grows and where the name . It can on anyone and any skin type, certain factors can make some people more likely to get it.

What Are The Symptoms Of Folliculitis?

Initially, it may appear around the hair follicle as small red bumps or white-headed . You may also itching, a sensation, sore or skin.

Often, it can clear up in a few days but in more serious cases the can become . The infection can then spread and turn into non-healing, crusty sores, leaving on the affected area.

What Causes Folliculitis?

Certain skin or existing medical can increase the risk of getting folliculitis. These include:

Types Of Folliculitis

Folliculitis can be either or deep. folliculitis involves part of the follicle. Deep folliculitis the whole and is more problematic and severe.

The most common types include that which is caused by infection of the bacteria and that which is caused by many ingrown hairs. The appearance of both kinds of folliculitis is very with red pimples on the area of each hair follicle, with a yellow head which can be itchy and .

infection is often transmitted from the sufferer’s own nose where these bacteria are present; generally, the bacteria are harmless until it colonises areas it’s not meant to be like the hair !

The other kind of folliculitis, called razor burns, is caused by in-growing hairs that become twisted within the and cause a nasty pimple; this is usually found in men with curly hair.

It is more common in Asian, and men. The friction caused by shaving can damage the follicle and that’s when occurs.

It is caused by pseudomonas bacteria, which is found in many places, hot tubs and heated pools, in which the chlorine and pH levels aren’t well-regulated.

The risk factors for folliculitis don’t only include shaving.  If you spend a lot of time in public baths or hot tubs then you’re at increased risk as thrive in warm, wet places and this is a common way for people to pick up the bacterial strain of .

This chronic, red, itchy pustules on the back and chest and sometimes on the neck, shoulders, upper arms and face. This type is caused by a yeast infection.

Sycosis barbae: men who have to shave.

folliculitis: if you’re therapy for acne.

(furuncles): These occur when hair become deeply with staph bacteria. A red or pink bump or boil usually and can be .

folliculitis: Mainly affecting people with HIV/AIDS.

Prevent Folliculitis From Ingrown Hairs

If possible, is better than the cure. Tips for avoiding folliculitis include shaving if you don’t need to be clean-shaven, as this is the most common cause of . such as waxing and can also to folliculitis.

This will lower the risks, but of course, is not an option for .

Shaving Tips To Prevent Ingrown Hairs

If you must shave, do it with care and if you can less frequently. Try and adopt good shaving habits such as with warm water using soap before you start. Raise embedded hairs with a soft pad by or and apply generous of lotion before you start.

Other tips include:

How To Get Rid Of Folliculitis

can be prevented by bathing, exfoliation and breaks. For some men, however, they find that recurrent infection is so regular that the best course of action is to have the hair in the problem area permanently with such as laser hair removal.

Will Laser Hair Removal Help folliculitis?

Yes, it can be the short answer, however, there are a number of factors that are to the individual and its . These include the cause of your and your suitability for laser hair treatment.

Find out more in our .

Laser hair removal will the problem hair follicle safely damaging any surrounding skin tissue, as well as being able to diminish the appearance of any that may have resulted from folliculitis.

In to helping treat folliculitis, it will also reduce your chances of developing the skin in the future. For severe scarring, we have several options to reduce their appearance. with our specialist team for further information.

Laser hair removal for folliculitis before and after picture

Book Laser Hair Removal For Folliculitis

We offer expert laser hair removal services across our in London and Surrey. Our flexible and free consultations are available to in person or , or call us at for further advice. Prices for our laser hair removal start from £22 with available. Our works on all skin types and tones and can bring you excellent results and an end to painful .

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