@@DrDrayzday Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us CZcams viewers. I have folliculitis on my face and my doctor told me to stop shaving. Since I've stop shaving, I now have cysts forming under my beard which are large and painful. Is there anything I can do at home to ease the pain and swelling of the cysts? I've already had one drained and I'm not looking forward to having my face cut open again. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
@@DrDrayzday hey Doc, I didn't care about my folliculitis before cause i didn't know what it is before im trying to search online how to cure it or lessen the inflammation cause it super itchy and bumpy. Now does tea tree oil helps to get rid of it? or any suggestions im losing self confidence because of what i have at my scalp (btw it grows both sides of my head near top of my ears)
I can’t imagine how much time has flown by and the amount of subscribers you have. I started watching at about 7000 plus. You’re a good teacher. Thank you Dr Dray
My skin condition started 3 1/2 years ago when I got a haircut at a place I have never been before, It comes and go's and antibiotics seem to help but when I finish them it comes back in the same area behind the head above my neck. I finally scheduled a visit to a dermatologist, but now after seeing your video I will know the questions to ask and the procedures they should follow if they're a good dermatologist like you.
how did the appointment go? i have had it for 8 years, got a derm booked beginning of march. I have tried 3 months of lymecycline daily, and nose ointment for 10 days and hibi scrub; it cleared it up i'd say 90% but it never cleared it fully. during this period i also started developing back acne bacne, either side lower down on my back. when i stopped the anti biotics it cleared it but the folliculitis came back very strong. since then i have done pro-biotics and it cleared up more.
Look, is very kind of you to say "you can't self diagnose..." But have you any idea how many doctors I have seen just so they could get over with, give me some cream that doesn't work and tell me that they aren't sure what it is, probably an allergy.... I have been to tons of doctors and dermatologists and they have something in common: don't care about the patient, care about the money. Self diagnosis is the only way some people can go to the doctor and get treatment for what they have because the doctors will not bother to run tests if not necessary. And btw, I had it since the age of 12. This has been going on my whole life. I don't self treat... But I had to do my own research before going to the doctor again and this time tell them what to look for because they are just that useless.
FUCKING AMEN. I was just about to leave this comment myself. I got this condition last year, and it has been very aggressive on me. I've been to 5 different doctors, 4 of them dermatologists (1 of them being my GP) and all but one of them continued to have me come back over and over again, misdiagnosing me and writing prescriptions for medications that never work. Only recently did I finally find a dermatologist who I THINK is finally helping me with this problem (his medications are working). I truly feel as though the doctors all know what the true diagnosis is, but because they make money off each visit, they're incentivized to misdiagnose you to have you return. So much of my hair has fallen out as a result of this condition, and I truly feel like it could have been avoided if the doctor didn't play these types of dirty games. People can be so fucking shitty, and doctors are no different from anyone else. I honestly think most of them are scumbags.
What have you done to treat it? I'm currently 20 and have had it since I was 15. I've also been to many doctors and dermatologists (Been in antibiotics for 3 months, it came back).
@@xlxan9170 hey man, have you tried topical antibiotics? I had folliculitis for about 6 months, my other dermatologist prescribed me Mupirocin (topical antibiotic) 3x a day on affected areas for 1-2 weeks, it worked. It’s only been 1 week since I am folliculitis-free.
I am so happy to have found you today! I am 56, was diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis/folliculitis (sensitive, oily,very coarse, wavy, salt and pepper hair) on my scalp over 30+ years ago, and have tried everything. I visited the dermatologist in November and she told me I don't have seborrheic dermatitis anymore but I still have folliculitis and a very sensitive on the oily prone to scabs scalp. She advised me not to use any irritating products. I prefer clean natural products. I have found that a clean clarifying shampoo works best for me, leaves my scalp clean and clear, and keeps my hair cleaner. It allows me to to only shampoo only 2x a week.
I developed folliculitis after a course of antidepressants. There may be no connection. None of my usual acne products worked and new pustules were forming all day - it was horrible! My GP prescribed an oral antibiotic and it went away very quickly. I am glad to see you are explaining this condition.
I've had folliculitus since the beginning of 2018 - I went through an extremely stressful time and it appeared with Psoriasis. Nobody has been able to get rid of it, even did a skin biopsy. But I started using Differin gel - 0.1%, because I saw a post about it, and it's clearing up. I don't know if it's a placebo affect, but it's great to have something work. Great video, thank you :)
My hairdresser noticed something on my scalp 3 days ago. I went to the dermatologist today and they determined it was folliculitis. She's given me medications and hopefully it clears up soon. This video was very informational about the whole subject. Thanks!
Bodidiva Tulku did your dermatologist put you on liquid steroids for your scalp? Mine did and it’s not a cure it feels great takes away the itching and pain but after that it comes back for me anyway. She told me just use head and shoulders. NO it dried out my hair and made it worse, I think she just hurry’s to get me out of there so she can move on to the next patient. Has your scale cleared up yet? Can u tell me the medication she/he put you on?
@@kimblount2321 am wondering if there is some way to dry the spot out.... Warm rag on it 5 times a day is said to help with inflammation. I just put some paper towel with a head band and I guess my body heat helps to shrink the bump. but ehh
Dr. Dray Could you possibly explain Folliculitis Decalvans. My son has recently been diagnosed with FD on his scalp and has suffered terribly for the last five years. Would like to hear your opinion on best treatment and prognosis for this condition. We were told it is very rare so he is very upset. Would be so grateful if you could discuss this condition. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. You are helping many people who do not have easy access to a dermatologist. Thank you!
@Heather Adamson I was diagnosed about a year ago with folliculitis decal and, I’ve now been on accutane (amnesteem actually, but isotretinoin) for 6 months with zero relief. I’m miserable. It’s causing massive issues in my day to day life. I need relief from this painful mess:( and my hair back… Did you hear back from Dr. Dray? Or did you have luck getting help for your son? I’ve tried lots of things so far based on recommendations I’ve read on the folliculitis decalvans subreddit. Ugh.
I first started breaking out when I was 21. Slowly I began to break out, visited a dermatologist and was told I had folliculitis. I went through many antibiotics. Even tried Accutane. This helped for about 6 months but it came back, but I have notice it does not come back as severe. I am 30 now and still deal with this. Having this has been a long battle which has taken a toll on me.
I’m in the same boat. The acne on my face hasn’t come back in a very long time, yet my scalp has it, I’ve taken accutane twice, and even accutane did not get rid of the scalp acne. It’s as if it almost did NOTHING
@@BKkillaz any luck I also think I got it from going to the barber with a dirty knife and also could be from the gym and I got it at age 17 and I’m 27 and still have it
Thank you for the video, Dr. Dray! Truly insightful, & you are absolutely right. I tried self-treating an itchy scalp for years & had to go a dermatologist, who diagnosed me with this as well as sebhorreic dermatitis. The prescribed meds soothed years of suffering almost instantly
@@marcusb.7412 My derm put me on Isotretinoin (accutane). It’s been about 6 months since I finished my course & I’ve been good! Not 100% better, but a good 95-98%. That being said, it worked for me but everyone’s different!
I just found your channel and I love that I can finally go to someone on CZcams that’s an actual professional that is HELPFUL. Love you girl, keep making videos🧡🧡
I get folliculitis in my scalp when I use certain scented laundry detergents, skin/hair care and hair dye. Eliminate all the scented stuff and it has really helped.
Go for leech therapy.. Watch it on you tube.. It is absolutely safe healthy hygienic.. Leeches are completely safe.. They are not poisonous and don't carry viruses.. They put this leech on your head which sucks blood.. This blood contain staph bacteria that causes the flare ups.. Try it.. It is absolutely natural.. Find a leech therapist near you
Tell me more about it please. My legs look so, so ugly all because of that and because I cannot help trying to remove the hair. Is that a body or face cream, you are using in your legs?
@@sandraalbuquerque1486 it's called cerave SA cream for rough and bumpy skin.i ordered it from Amazon US, I live in the UK.ended up paying a little over 20 pound custom and all :)
I was diagnosed with Folliculitis this year after a very painful three months. Mine doesn’t look like the bumps I keep seeing, but rather lesions. I was given Keflex and Diflucan, as well as 12 weeks of phototherapy, and changing my skincare routine. It’s been a slow process, but it is getting better. ❤️💛💙
@@dianastankeviciute2766 only by Rx unfortunately… I say “unfortunately” as other yeast meds are over the counter (OTC). Keflex (sp?) is an antibiotic, so I understand that being by Rx only. ❤️💛💙
@@banandababa hi Zay! Swabs all came back negative; my husband and I have been playing doctor ourselves as my providers harassed and misdiagnosed me as a “picker” when I reviewed my records (I saw I had never even been diagnosed with Folliculitis, which I ended up advising I disagreed with, as I showed no signs or symptoms). I finally found two providers who believed I wasn’t causing the issues myself, the first was willing to take a biopsy, which was VERY helpful, as this told us what the contents were (ruptured cyst and excess keratin). With this we could at least have an idea of what to use to treat my mystery condition (I’m now 14 months out, no diagnosis). I already had Clindamycin at home for cyst issues, so I began using that with my dermatologist’s okay, then the second Derm gave me steroid injections in each lesion (HUGE difference immediately), increased my existing Gabapentin Rx to help with pain and sensations in my face, and placed me on the Rx pill Spironolactone 2x daily (50mg each). I would recommend requesting a punch biopsy; surface scraping didn’t get deep enough to grab the contents for me, but be warned, it may make the site more irritated for a time initially. Oh! I also have a Rx for 2.5% hydrocortisone, should the keratin build up, and need to be worn down. I exfoliate a great deal (or the keratin builds too much, very quickly, a lifelong issue, but worse now), and use DuoDerm to cover open areas, and let them heal (cut to size, they’re like GREAT hydrocolloid bandages). I had luck with a dermatologist at a teaching hospital for treatment, my face is nearly clear now (a couple spots are slightly open still, but BARELY). I also made sure to have autoimmune panels ran 3x, and while they came up weakly positive each time, and I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, they don’t believed the two to be related. Let me know if you have additional questions! ❤️💛💙
My primary gave me a steroid cream that didn’t work. I went back and she said to see a dermatologist, but I can’t seem to find one in my area that takes my insurance. I hate our health care system in the USA, it’s so outrageously awful.
@@mcjs8640 I'm talking about my own thanks Been too several people numerous times and only had 1 person effectively diagnosing. GPs have been the worst. But cheers for your opinion
You are amazing. Wish the dermatologist I spent $150 seeing today would have been just a drop as informative. Just wrote his script for antibiotics and left - a 5 min appointment. At least I got the proper diagnosis
Hi, Dr.Dray! Thanks for this infornative video. I actually learned more from you compared to my own dermatologist. I started developing pus filled pimples on my arms and legs 4 weeks ago. I saw my derma recently and he said it was folliculitis due to the heat. That it was a heat rash and prescribed Fucidin cream. I hope it works. 😀
I want everyone to know that be careful with the cosrx low ph good morning cleanser.I bought it Because so many people raved about it,it was a good price,and the ingredients were reasonable .But the one thing I didn’t notice it had yeast extract and that ruined my face.If I could show you pictures omg my face had so many bump and my eyes became dry becuse after cleansing with the cleanser after a week my face became dry and my eyelids started flaking.I watched a vid on these bumps and it was melesizzia fucolitis.plz don’t use things becuse it worked for others
Gamma Slick that’s exactly what happened after a week the “ results” of the Cosrx gel cleanser was making my face become bumpy under neath my skin and on top of the skin.And not just that I was so dumb that I was like maybe it’s my other products making me break out it took me a solid two months to figure out and by that time my face was filled with cystic and painful acne the only way I got rid of my acne was with Retin A and clydimycin im so thankful to Dr.Dray recommenced this the only Problem is I still have scars form those painful acne and I’m not sure if the Retin A is strong enough to clear it out I’ve been using retinA for two months now but the scars are still there 😭😭😭
@@Mokawoo mine looks like white papules (pimples" redness and its around my nose and chin and its itchy i think it could be what ur saying and could of created some sort of yeast infection of sorts idk
Gamma Slick yes ur correct go to your dermatologist and ask them to prescribe you with Retin A and clydimcin but also before u do that watch Dr.Dray videos in Retin A and cludimycin so you know what your getting into
Try tell the NHS doctors I see, kept telling them I had folliculitis but wouldn't listen to me and kept giving me steriod cream which was making it worse! After a year of not being listened to they sent a picture to a dermatologist who then prescribed me dermol 500 lotion and nizorol shampoo..... It has some what helped but I'm hoping to actually see a dermatologist in person but unfortunately there is a wait. I just wish my doctors would listen to me in the first place, even if it isn't folliculitis I hope I get to the bottom of this issue and not be fobbed off.
I have been diagnosed with Folliculitis. It’s been 4 months that I’ve had this. Only red pimple looking bumps. Face, neck chest, shoulders, back. I have taken 30 days of antibiotics and same topical liquid to apply. Nothing has helped. Is there any recommendations you can give me.
I have taken accutane TWICE. The first time was for my face. It worked wonders, I don’t get acne on my face till this day and it’s been 7 years. Yet….. I started getting light scalp acne …. A few years ago, I took accutane again, it tamed the issue but never got rid of it. Idk what caused this…… but I’m getting sick of it. I already started losing my hair, now this too lol? Like Jesus man, I love how accutane didn’t work……. I honestly just don’t know what to do about it anymore. I could change my diet, work out, and what would that even do. I wish I knew what caused this. Been having skin issues for a long time now.
I have hyperhidrosis so I think that's why I have it. I am taking way more precautions with sanitizing my razor, changing clothes, pillow cases and sheets often, washing my face, arms and hair in the kitchen sink so my showers aren't so long and too hot and turning the shower off and on between washing. My bathroom is small so it gets very hot. I also wipe down the shower, my bottles and bottle caps of shampoo and face/body wash and with my bar soaps i let them dry and wrap them in plastic sandwich bags as well as my razor after it's dry from my sanitizing spray. Lots of work but worth it. I also have been using panoxyl, apple cider vinegar, neutrogena grapefruit wipes and a sulfur zinc oxide salicylic acid anti-fungal anti-bacterial and anti-acne soap. Edit: I also take apple cider vinegar supplements, coconut supplements, sage supplements to help with sweating and rosehip supplements.
You have beautiful skin! You look extremely young you probably are, your so knowledgeable about facts. I’m 56 and have noticed a drastic difference in my face and neck just last year. I’m full blown menopause my skin has changed dramatically over three years and I’m on the strongest menopause replacement there is and I’m having issues with breaking out on face,jawline neck and upper back, my skin is also dry and I also have bumps on my scalp that turns to crusty scabs itchy and sore! Is this normal because of menopause my dermatologist is not very helpful!
A lot of dermatologist suck. A lot don’t care for what they do, it’s just a paycheck for them after a while. We need doctors that want to get down to the root cause of an issue. Rather than mask symptoms with meds that cause other issues with their own host of symptoms
7 yrs and still fighting this. Clindamycin pads, doxycycline every day. My scalp and peri area suffer the worst. The doxycycline is making me nervous and have insomnia. I have had cold sores all my life. I'm vaccinated for shingles. My scalp and private area sweats on the slightest exertion. I'm 63 and growing weary dealing with this. I think my keurig coffee machine might be causing it. I got sober and switched to coffee and all about the same time.
I've had folliculitis for about 2 years now from tweezing the white hairs on my chin & neck area. I have tried everything I can find & been on antibiotics prescribed by my PCP. The tweezing became an obsession with me since the hairs are white & would not be affected by laser hair removal. I couldn't afford it anyway. The areas would break out in red sores & I have felt large lumps under my skin which mostly never came to the surface or opened up. Just before I got the most recent treatment I am trying, I had a large lump under the skin in my neck that grew to the size of a large marble & seemed to be still growing but also seemed to come to a head like a huge pimple. The areas were very sore & painful & this lump was too. Most recently I bought a 2 ounce jar of Emuaid Extra Strength. I also had an abrasion of some kind next to my mouth that just wouldn't go away & seemed to be acting the same way the areas on my chin & neck area were. I'm on my 3rd day of using the Emuaid & I actually did notice a pretty big difference after just the 1st use & after the first day. I am hopeful that this might finally clear up the ongoing infections. As of today (day 3) there is a huge difference in both areas I've been treating. I've had to peel off what seems to be a thick layer of skin that keeps growing over a lot of the areas (by my mouth & on my neck area) because it seemed to keep growing thicker as the days went by. The abrasion by my mouth is almost completely healed now on day 3. The lump shrunk down a huge amount after the first day & today it is mostly just a surface level bump. Although it is very pricey at $58 plus shipping for a 2 ounce jar, I would recommend trying Emuaid Extra Strength, just judging by my results so far. It seems to be amazing how quickly it has healed both areas & the lump. I would say that using this product somewhat liberally, it may still last for a month or so if I had the need to continue using it for that long. I'm not sure if I will need it much longer than a week or so at this rate of healing but I can't predict what may or may not happen. I will come back & post more after a couple of weeks or so.
Sharon Hogue try facial lymph massage - looked up a video on that and the next day my super sore swollen cystic zit had dramatically decreased and didn’t hurt anymore! Repeated it a couple times and it’s almost completely gone.
Right listen I suffered for years with it dry scalp itchy just everyday torture you wana know what cured me in 21 days...sugar quit sugar I promise you won’t regret it I’m so happy now I can just get on with living normally first time in years
Me personally I gave up all sugars I know it’s hard to cut everything but minamize as much as you can first few weeks are crazy but after that it’s grand..also in the mornings I juice kale and spinach
I’ve been to 3 dermatologist and so many specialists. They all gave me different prescriptions and the only thing that’s helped is laser hair removal. None of them treated the folliculitis the way you suggested. I still get it on my shoulders and on my face, but it’s gotten so much better. Maybe I just need a little Dr. Dray action 😉.
Pls HELP ME ABOUT MY FOLLICULITIS., I GOT THIS FROM SHAVING when my hair grows back it turned out so bad and this bumps is freaking me out 😭 what should I do.
Hi! Have you cured your folliculitis? I went to a dermatologist and she gave me bunch of medications but it doesn't work at all, it keeps coming back..
Maann Ledda try Cln wash. This sounds weird but it has a very very small amount of bleach and it works to kill folliculitis bacteria over several days. I just started using it for acne and it works pretty well
@@Killuagon0213 Well the company (Cln) also makes body wash and shampoo, but I've looked at the labels and they aren't that different from one another! you would probably be fine buying just one product and using it all over!
I got a laser hair removal for my face, and now I have red bumps on my cheeks. I appplied fusibact, the nurse that works there gave it to me. And then I have noticed that my face became so inflamed with clogged pores and red huge bumps, so I washed my face and applied Fucidin, kept it for 2 hours and a half and washed my face again, and now I have benzoyl peroxide and about to go to sleep. Because in my place it’s currently 3 am
HELP😭 I have excellent hygiene and yet I have battles folliculitous on my butt YEARS. I have seen a dermatologist and she suggested Pan Oxcle. I have used tea tree oil, black soap, and salicylic and benzoyl peroxide products. EVERYTHING! The best results I have ever had was it having phases of it calming down, but never fully going away and it constantly flares up. I shower after workouts, I don't wear a whole lot of spandex. You name it, I've tried it. It's so unfair and holds me back from even being able to wear regular swimsuits. I am so frustrated and feel hopeless.
I recommend going to the doctor sis, they’ll put you on an antibiotic and topical cream. I feel you 100%, it makes me feel so embarrassed. Yet keep your head up high, things will get better !! 💛
I've had this on my scalp for quite a while. I once found Benzoyl Peroxide to help clear it up. It does bleach my hair however. It seems no matter what I do or what my doc has ever prescribed I just tend to have periods of times when this stuff flares up. Using clarifying shampoo's or a dandruff shampoo helps but it really drying to the hair.
I have/had folliculitis on my scalp also. Maybe 5-10 pimple-like lesions at a time. Derm gave me an antibiotic. It helped but as soon as I went off it, lesions came back. Saw a vid by Dr Dray, she said Neutrogena T-sal shampoo (salicylic acid) helps with inflammation so thought I’d give it a try. It has helped a lot for my particular case! I also take turmeric supplements.
Several years ago I was getting little red bumps that tingled and/or itched. Started in one area and then I started itching in different areas. At first I thought I had shingles but the doctor said no. She put me on steroids twice and then zantac and claritan for a while. That didn't help so she sent me to a dermatologist. He prescribed a cream to put on several times a day. That didn't help so he sent me to an Allergists. After getting tested for scabies because he didn't think it was an allergy, his conclusion was I had folliculitis from razor burn. He said that if a hair follicle is infected in one area it can affect hair follicles all over. I am not sure if that was my problem but it eventually went away. The allergist said to put Cerave on immediately after taking a shower and to use fragrance free products. Sherri, wife of
Thanks Dr. Dray - yup I was among those self diagnosing myself and jacked up my skin. Finally went to a dermatologist and was diagnosed with folliculitis on neck/legs.
@@dr.ishanmartin3574 100% correct. I get it under both eyes. The Mupirocin is cruicial for quick recovery. With out this ointment, I will go through a week-two of swelling and pain. Regular oral antibiotics cannot do what that ointment does. It has saved my face over and over. Can we please get to the bottom of a better solution though? The fear of finding a bump, or spot is real, mostly in the summer.
I think I have this. My scalp gets so sore and my hair falls out! I now have female pattern hair loss too! Most generic shampoos make my scalp so sore and painful. I use Nioxin and it calms it down but it’s so drying and did nothing for hair regrow this. Just purchased fragrance free attitude shampoo to see if it help
Have you tried benzoyl peroxide 10% yet? There’s one called rapid clear stubborn acne leave on mask, from neutrogena. I have used Nizoral a few times and it didn’t work for me LOL
I just visited dermatologist. He said I have folloculitis on side of face, and chest. Finally a diagnosis. He wanted to give me cortisol creams im like no..i rather watch dr dray and use something safe. Anti dandruff shampoos been working great. But he said I have more hair then others, so I might have to do something about hormones and hair
So I was told I have folliculitis on my scalp... But I've had it for over 3 years at this point and it's horrible! I've been given so many different topical and oral medication and it refuses to go away!
Many thanks for your long video. You did mention something very interesting to me. About Varicela Zoster. I diagnosed myself with possibly "folliculitis" in my note to my primary doctor, but it looks she had not idea about fulliculitis and shingles either. Today I am on Gabapentin capsules since it was too late for the acyclovir to act on the zoster virus. Plus, the antibacterial Sulpha she prescribed to me gave me an allergy in my whole body. I provoked the folliculitis cause by pulling my unwanted hair and this caused my terrible shingles so far for 2 months. Many thanks again for your wide knowledge on skin problems.
So much valuable information here! Thank you for sharing! I laugh when people suggest laser hair removal to combat folliculitis, when its the procedure its self that makes mine flair up!
Hello! It's so alarming reading what you wrote because I'm going through the same thing right now! After laser I'm experiencing folliculitis and I'm hoping it will clear up soon. Can you please share your experience? Thank you!!
Great information about that issue is my nightmare, every time I used to wax my face it would cost me those ingrown hairs and then a follicular mess around my chin or side of my cheeks so I stop waxing years ago, now I try to only use a shaver called flawless for removing my peach fuzz maybe once every two or three weeks.
Don’t think any cream or greasy would work. What work for me. Drying techniques. I used Calamine lotion, let it dry it out. When do take a shower. Use medicated dandruff shampoo. Rub on you like if like lotion, let it sink in for least a min or two then rinse off. Then use antibacterial soap. If have cold ac. stand front it. Like a min or two even more if you want. Then rub alcohol all over it. Let it dry out by fan or cold ac. Then repeat again with calamine lotion. Use gold bond itching powder on it. Plus did took packet vitamin c thing once a day. Hope work for you. Ohplus try not stratch it as much.
You are amazing. How wonderful are you to share such important information with all of your viewers. You can tell that your heart is where it should be. Thank you.
Thank you for posting this! I'm finding my scalp and upper torso skin feels like I have mini "bites" everywhere when i get a flare up and the skin around my ears and crown gets really sore . I can't tell what is the aggravating factor but a lot of shampoos and conditioners especially natural are the worst. I just bought shikakai powder to try to stay away from abrasive shampoos- but i'm now in a total flare up. I got a biopsy of my scalp taken and it came back normal. So frustrating because i feel like i look like the dirty kid from charlie brown.
@@thebluethunderbunny2324 Yes, I like Hibiclens very much however it is a pink liquid which can stain the shower curtain liner. Walgreens also makes a clear liquid which I buy as well. I use this on the body not scalp or face.
I have a certain pattern of five spots on my cheek where ingrown hairs turn into folliculitis. I've had laser hair removal, but the hair grew back! I take oral antibiotics when it flares up, but really want to get rid of this thing...
You are absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable! I have been watching your for awhile and the only person i trust for my skin. I appreciate your time and knowledge more than you know. I fo have a quick question i hope you can answer. I've been having this issue for years. I have an appt with a derm soon but I've had an itchy scalp for awhile so going to have it checked. No lice or dandruff but recently started getting red bumps. Ive already transitioned to non scent sulfate free shampoos. If I had a cezanne keratin treatment what shampoo do you suggest? I really don't want to waste my investment for the treatment I had.
love your videos doctor....thanks for all the knowledge you have given us which has kept us away from expensive and useless products.....can you please do a video on skincare for swimmers.....
Hi Dr. Dray, could you please do a routine video or regular discussion video on how to treat face breakouts where you have both fungal and bacterial acne. It seems like most routine by you and online are mostly directed at treating one or the other. Thank you! Love your videos!
I have had chronic scalp folliculitis since 2007. I've been to several doctors and the prescriptions work while I'm taking the oral and topical medicine but when the medicine is done, it comes back 10xstronger. What can i do to naturally treat it?
like i said in this video, self treating is not a good idea as there are other things that can cause folliculitis, paritcularly when it rebounds worse after stopping treatment
Hey, same scenario here, I have it since 2007 and I tried pills and it came back 10x worse. Im using benzac 10% shampoo and this keeps it away with clean scalp. Once I stop using, it comes back within a week. I was hoping to see now a cure but it seems even in 2019 there is no such thing. I hope this helps to keep it away at least.
Horia Dumitru actually the pills just kept it in control from being as bad as it was before with huge boils on my head everywhere but when I became raw vegan for a long while and I was still taking the pills too at the time it really improved but the raw vegan part was hard and expensive and not as healthy as I was at the time
Horia Dumitru I think after this round I will stop using it to let my body recover from the years of taking them but I will continue with ketaconazole shampoo
Haaaaalllpp! I was stupid and shaved my face about three weeks ago, and now my cheeks are sooo broken out! I have a lot of meds and creams on hand. Vaolocyclovir (oral) Clindamycin, sulfur lotion, and an RX antibiotic cream. I’m about to try it ALL. 😣😣😣
Taking Gabapentin for my pain and restless leg syndrome made me get a really bad case of folliculitis like cysts on the nape of my neck and some in the front. As soon as I stopped that medicine and went on with oral antibiotics and topical benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid it cleared up completely. No treatment worked while I was still taking the Gabapentin.
Hi dr Dray. Thank you so much for this useful video! Really appreciate that you do such videos and not only skincare ones (although those are more fun 🙄). This is such a useful information. Have a great weekend!
Been having this condition for about 6 months now. Tried all natural tea tree conditioner first with MAYBE very little results, now trying T/Sal shampoo (5% salicylic acid) which most recommended so let’s see if that works. Mine is pretty bad and I probably have about 4-5 half dollar sized rash/bump patches on the back of my scalp. 😔 funny though, I had it mildly for 2 months a few years ago and head and shoulders 2 in 1 charcoal worked marvelously but not now. Sad face once again.
@@KenKen-bf8je I didn’t lose hair. Maybe 1-2 tiny bald spots. I found something to clear it up at least for me. There’s still small patches of bumps but it’s working. It’s called neutrogena clear pore astringent oil eliminator. It’s a blue liquid in a bottle. It’s worth a try. Use head and shoulders charcoal with it though cause it may dry your scalp. Apply 1-3 times a day with open pores (after warm shower or compress is best) hope it helps
Years ago, I went to my doctor (not a dermatologist) because I thought I could have follicuilitis on the trunk. When I asked her if I had it, she said I did and prescribed me a clindamycin gel like cream (not capsules). I stopped using it after some time because of excessive red, flaky and dry itchy skin. She also did not take a sample of the bacteria like you said. And I still get bumps from time to time, if i dont keep clean bed sheets, wear moderately loose clothing, and etc. Plus occasionally i do get flare ups. So I'm wondering if I should use something like benzoyl peroxide or a BHA, or see a dermatologist ?
Whenever I shave, wax or nair my leg hair I get a flare up of this and it spreads everywhere with itchy little bumps 😭😭😭 what can I do to get rid of the bumps without having to live as a hairy beast woman?
:( i have the same problem.. i went to a dermatologist that told me to try laser hair removal.. which works great (i bought my own laser).. i try to do it every 2 weeks but i have to shave before i do the laser treatment and when i do shave it takes me 1-2 weeks for this problem to get better so i feel very discuraged to do it often.. but it works so if you can handle that i recommend it
I was diagnosed w folliclitis from shaving, and I’m wondering if insurance will pay for Laser Hair Removal, since the doctor said it would treat Folliclitis.
I've been suffering from folliculitis (according to my dermatologist) for 9 months now. What started as a pimple next to my cheek, below my eye ridges, slowly spread all over my cheeks.Now i have black acne marks, huge pores, dark marks, black heads . The doc gave me azhithromycin 250 and doxycycline for 4 months. Ongoing 3rd month but no relief. This stuff doesn't itch. I don't feel anything at all. And now i see tiny red bumps appearing on the lower portion of my nose. God help me :x Suggestions? Comments pls
That’s how mine is ! Not itch doesn’t really hurt. We all know big pharma knows the exact cause or causes for acne and or hair loss. They seem to maybe be correlated with each other. But hey, there is no money in the cure ! The money is in the suffering lol. Welcome to America 🇺🇸
Loved the video!! I always learn so much watching your channel!! And the subjects are so interesting!! Thank you for a Fabulous video! Please enjoy the rest of your Day!!
Hi Dr Dray, have you heard of Baiden Mitten? The cloth supposedly dates back to the Ottoman Empire claims to immediately improve blackheads and large pores, skin firmness and wrinkles, scars and stretch marks, skin tone and dryness, discolorations and acne. They cost about $50 on Amazon and get great reviews. It’s supposed to make your top layer skin come off in rolls. I tried it twice and didn’t get “the rolls” of skin coming off but my skin did seem smooth and exfoliated. Would love to get your opinion.
I think I have developed this suddenly from walking outside in the heat and humidity in Fl. I will get to determine this when I see my derm. It doesn't itch so I believe it is folliculitis. Thanks for this video
Its strange that u say that! Because i went to Fl for the first time in my life and i shaved at a hotel and got this right after and had it for a year without knowing what it was or going to a doctor.
I went to the dermatologist and he told me I had folliculitis I kinda figured I had it anyways he didn’t explain there was many types kinda rushed me out with 2 prescriptions no tests done. Should I be worried that he didn’t do a test? I’m taking Doxycycline and a topical Clindamycin. I have hope they’ll go away because I’ve been dealing with this for about 3 years.
Same as u Doxycycline + Fucidin.... While taking the Doxy it was Ok.... but AFTER the doxycycline treatment it was so much worse and now I have the full body infected. I'm desperate. Nothing work..
Skye damn that sucks, well after taking my 2 prescriptions they seemed to work, but I ran out of the pills and after 2 weeks I can feel the folliculitis coming back. My next appointment is on April 8th so I’m going to set the doctor straight and see if I can have actual tests done. This is so frustrating. I feel like it’s not just an infection I feel like some type of allergen triggers them because they were completely gone and after running out of the pills they’re slowly coming back.
Hi. Shaving in bikini area causes folliculitis in a same area that I shave. What do you recommend to treat with and what to use to shave with? I want to avoid using razor again. Thanks
I went to the dermatologist and she told me that i had folicular dermatitis, she said is because of genetics. I’m confused 😐 and gave me an urea cream.
Hey Dr. Dray! I appreciate all the time and effort you put into your videos. Could you do a review on Tri Luma and talk about granuloma annular please? (or if you have already, let me know how to find that video) Thanks!
i had it on my chest and stomach area for years.. when i was younger it was more white head like as you described. But now its just red bumps. Its not as noticeable but still bothers me a lot, everytime that I've seeked out a dr in the past though they just try to prescribe steroid creams without any testing though. I dont really believe thats a true solution long term. Maybe I just need to find a better dermatologist. Ive also heard that laser hair removal could be a possible solution. The idea of killing follicles to prevent them being infected sounds a little extreme, but do you have any thoughts on that? Thanks.
@@priyanshi3042 sorry to hear i know how annoying it is. I started using head and shoulders clinical strength shampoo for it the one with the ingredient selenium sulfide and it actually almost has completely taken it away. Not sure if thats the best solution though .. I've also been taking liquid tumeric and vitamin D. Its not completely gone but its way less noticeable. Good luck to you!
Ultra strength lamosil! Apply after washing/cleaning your skin, pat dry and apply generously before bed. I also used in the morning. I started clearing up in a few days and completely gone in about 2 weeks.
Dear doctor dray your are looking amazing .... and thank you for being so honest... could u plz recommend a good face wash and moisturizer from neutrogena. I have sensitive , combination , oily skin ... its really hard to choose products for my skin type . Please note i also tend to have break outs thank u .
Can you give an example of what type of folliculitis treatment will further irritate the other type of folliculitis? Can you give an example of the long-term usage of antibiotics?
Its so upsetting because ive had folliculitis break outs 4 times and my dermatologist PA’s still havent determined what causes it. They only give me doxycycline to treat it. Its frustrating . I would like to know the type and what causes it.
Leona Vale Update! My folliculitis is caused by a combination of malassezia! and Bacteria! Don’t be afraid to mention this possibility to your dermatologist. My skin is a MUCH better place.
Have you ever heard of folliculitis when beard hair gets longer only? I get very sore spots on my follicles on my jawline when I grow my beard for a few days which seem clear almost overnight after I dry shave :-/ I’ve taken oral and topical antibiotics in the past but neither helped. Used prescription retinol as well but didn’t help just made my skin very sore and sensitive
I have folliculitis on my butt crack area I have suffered from this for 7 years and it’s so embarrassing I need help!!!! I don’t use lotions down there no perfume I wash as needed I clean myself idk why I have these issues!!!!! It’s affects me on a daily😫
Not only are you a kind and thoughtful Dermatologist but a wonderful, natural teacher,! Many thanks 🍁
I second this, well said :)
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@@DrDrayzday Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us CZcams viewers. I have folliculitis on my face and my doctor told me to stop shaving. Since I've stop shaving, I now have cysts forming under my beard which are large and painful. Is there anything I can do at home to ease the pain and swelling of the cysts? I've already had one drained and I'm not looking forward to having my face cut open again. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
@@DrDrayzday is there a cure for folliculitis?
@@DrDrayzday hey Doc, I didn't care about my folliculitis before cause i didn't know what it is before im trying to search online how to cure it or lessen the inflammation cause it super itchy and bumpy. Now does tea tree oil helps to get rid of it? or any suggestions im losing self confidence because of what i have at my scalp (btw it grows both sides of my head near top of my ears)
I can’t imagine how much time has flown by and the amount of subscribers you have. I started watching at about 7000 plus. You’re a good teacher. Thank you Dr Dray
Thanks Ms Sally
My skin condition started 3 1/2 years ago when I got a haircut at a place I have never been before,
It comes and go's and antibiotics seem to help but when I finish them it comes back in the same area behind the head above my neck. I finally scheduled a visit to a dermatologist, but now after seeing your video I will know the questions to ask and the procedures they should follow if they're a good dermatologist like you.
how did the appointment go? i have had it for 8 years, got a derm booked beginning of march. I have tried 3 months of lymecycline daily, and nose ointment for 10 days and hibi scrub; it cleared it up i'd say 90% but it never cleared it fully. during this period i also started developing back acne bacne, either side lower down on my back. when i stopped the anti biotics it cleared it but the folliculitis came back very strong. since then i have done pro-biotics and it cleared up more.
Look, is very kind of you to say "you can't self diagnose..." But have you any idea how many doctors I have seen just so they could get over with, give me some cream that doesn't work and tell me that they aren't sure what it is, probably an allergy.... I have been to tons of doctors and dermatologists and they have something in common: don't care about the patient, care about the money.
Self diagnosis is the only way some people can go to the doctor and get treatment for what they have because the doctors will not bother to run tests if not necessary.
And btw, I had it since the age of 12. This has been going on my whole life. I don't self treat... But I had to do my own research before going to the doctor again and this time tell them what to look for because they are just that useless.
AGREED And have had to do the same for the last ten years ... Sad really.
FUCKING AMEN. I was just about to leave this comment myself. I got this condition last year, and it has been very aggressive on me. I've been to 5 different doctors, 4 of them dermatologists (1 of them being my GP) and all but one of them continued to have me come back over and over again, misdiagnosing me and writing prescriptions for medications that never work. Only recently did I finally find a dermatologist who I THINK is finally helping me with this problem (his medications are working). I truly feel as though the doctors all know what the true diagnosis is, but because they make money off each visit, they're incentivized to misdiagnose you to have you return. So much of my hair has fallen out as a result of this condition, and I truly feel like it could have been avoided if the doctor didn't play these types of dirty games. People can be so fucking shitty, and doctors are no different from anyone else. I honestly think most of them are scumbags.
WORD!
What have you done to treat it?
I'm currently 20 and have had it since I was 15. I've also been to many doctors and dermatologists (Been in antibiotics for 3 months, it came back).
@@xlxan9170 hey man, have you tried topical antibiotics? I had folliculitis for about 6 months, my other dermatologist prescribed me Mupirocin (topical antibiotic) 3x a day on affected areas for 1-2 weeks, it worked. It’s only been 1 week since I am folliculitis-free.
I am so happy to have found you today! I am 56, was diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis/folliculitis (sensitive, oily,very coarse, wavy, salt and pepper hair) on my scalp over 30+ years ago, and have tried everything. I visited the dermatologist in November and she told me I don't have seborrheic dermatitis anymore but I still have folliculitis and a very sensitive on the oily prone to scabs scalp. She advised me not to use any irritating products. I prefer clean natural products. I have found that a clean clarifying shampoo works best for me, leaves my scalp clean and clear, and keeps my hair cleaner. It allows me to to only shampoo only 2x a week.
Do you mind telling what brand you use?
What brand do you use
I developed folliculitis after a course of antidepressants. There may be no connection. None of my usual acne products worked and new pustules were forming all day - it was horrible! My GP prescribed an oral antibiotic and it went away very quickly. I am glad to see you are explaining this condition.
Yes, some medications can cause acne-like rashes. I am sorry to hear this happened
Rachel what med did you use?
I've had folliculitus since the beginning of 2018 - I went through an extremely stressful time and it appeared with Psoriasis. Nobody has been able to get rid of it, even did a skin biopsy. But I started using Differin gel - 0.1%, because I saw a post about it, and it's clearing up. I don't know if it's a placebo affect, but it's great to have something work. Great video, thank you :)
My body is full of scars from folliculitis, what type of cream are you using, I might get some hope
@@JCpaco Differin gel - 0.1% and Dalacin T and Vitamin E oil for scars
@@sk3w430 has it came back ?
Wow how are you doing?
I was told to stay away from process sugars. It worked.
TheBagBalm hey man that’s good to hear but did it return
@@therealheem6035 when i avoid sugars i'm pretty blemish free. rarely get very minor breakouts, but i think its hormonal.
Does this really work?
Nice thank you!
sulfur mixed with some lotion can also help with demodex mites... you can also buy a sulfur based lotion.
Sulfar is also in clove ... Im using this is from 2 months ..but acne comes again 😥😥 iam very worry about it ..
My hairdresser noticed something on my scalp 3 days ago. I went to the dermatologist today and they determined it was folliculitis. She's given me medications and hopefully it clears up soon. This video was very informational about the whole subject. Thanks!
Bodidiva Tulku did your dermatologist put you on liquid steroids for your scalp? Mine did and it’s not a cure it feels great takes away the itching and pain but after that it comes back for me anyway. She told me just use head and shoulders. NO it dried out my hair and made it worse, I think she just hurry’s to get me out of there so she can move on to the next patient. Has your scale cleared up yet? Can u tell me the medication she/he put you on?
@@kimblount2321 same here, they just put you back on doxycycline, At one point I took both. The shots help better than doxy. Next surgury lol
@@kimblount2321 am wondering if there is some way to dry the spot out.... Warm rag on it 5 times a day is said to help with inflammation. I just put some paper towel with a head band and I guess my body heat helps to shrink the bump. but ehh
Dr. Dray
Could you possibly explain Folliculitis Decalvans. My son has recently been diagnosed with FD on his scalp and has suffered terribly for the last five years. Would like to hear your opinion on best treatment and prognosis for this condition. We were told it is very rare so he is very upset. Would be so grateful if you could discuss this condition. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. You are helping many people who do not have easy access to a dermatologist. Thank you!
@Heather Adamson I was diagnosed about a year ago with folliculitis decal and, I’ve now been on accutane (amnesteem actually, but isotretinoin) for 6 months with zero relief. I’m miserable. It’s causing massive issues in my day to day life. I need relief from this painful mess:( and my hair back…
Did you hear back from Dr. Dray? Or did you have luck getting help for your son? I’ve tried lots of things so far based on recommendations I’ve read on the folliculitis decalvans subreddit. Ugh.
I first started breaking out when I was 21. Slowly I began to break out, visited a dermatologist and was told I had folliculitis. I went through many antibiotics. Even tried Accutane. This helped for about 6 months but it came back, but I have notice it does not come back as severe. I am 30 now and still deal with this. Having this has been a long battle which has taken a toll on me.
ykl178 your face or head?
Me to! I believe I got it an infection from the barber. Antibiotics help temporarily they do not kill what ever is causing this.
I’m in the same boat. The acne on my face hasn’t come back in a very long time, yet my scalp has it, I’ve taken accutane twice, and even accutane did not get rid of the scalp acne. It’s as if it almost did NOTHING
@@BKkillaz any luck I also think I got it from going to the barber with a dirty knife and also could be from the gym and I got it at age 17 and I’m 27 and still have it
Same! It's one of my biggest things that makes me have low self esteem! I feel like everywhere I go people look at my neck.
Thank you for the video, Dr. Dray! Truly insightful, & you are absolutely right. I tried self-treating an itchy scalp for years & had to go a dermatologist, who diagnosed me with this as well as sebhorreic dermatitis. The prescribed meds soothed years of suffering almost instantly
thanks for watching!
Wich meds were you prescribed with?
I have the exact same stuff as you, please help I’m cursed by follicultis. The minute I finish my course of antibiotics it comes back
@@marcusb.7412 My derm put me on Isotretinoin (accutane). It’s been about 6 months since I finished my course & I’ve been good! Not 100% better, but a good 95-98%. That being said, it worked for me but everyone’s different!
I just found your channel and I love that I can finally go to someone on CZcams that’s an actual professional that is HELPFUL. Love you girl, keep making videos🧡🧡
Thanks!
I get folliculitis in my scalp when I use certain scented laundry detergents, skin/hair care and hair dye. Eliminate all the scented stuff and it has really helped.
Go for leech therapy.. Watch it on you tube.. It is absolutely safe healthy hygienic.. Leeches are completely safe.. They are not poisonous and don't carry viruses.. They put this leech on your head which sucks blood.. This blood contain staph bacteria that causes the flare ups.. Try it.. It is absolutely natural.. Find a leech therapist near you
I suffered so bad with folliculitis...but I started using cerave with acid acylical and I saw results real fast...I have it on my legs :)
Tell me more about it please. My legs look so, so ugly all because of that and because I cannot help trying to remove the hair.
Is that a body or face cream, you are using in your legs?
@@sandraalbuquerque1486 it's called cerave SA cream for rough and bumpy skin.i ordered it from Amazon US, I live in the UK.ended up paying a little over 20 pound custom and all :)
@@nu1inger , thank you so much! Sure will try.
glad to hear that helped!
@@DrDrayzday I actually bought it for my partner who has psoriasis..he did try it once but could not bare the stinging...
I was diagnosed with Folliculitis this year after a very painful three months. Mine doesn’t look like the bumps I keep seeing, but rather lesions. I was given Keflex and Diflucan, as well as 12 weeks of phototherapy, and changing my skincare routine. It’s been a slow process, but it is getting better. ❤️💛💙
Is keflex and difluxan prescribed only or can you just get them in shops?
@@dianastankeviciute2766 only by Rx unfortunately… I say “unfortunately” as other yeast meds are over the counter (OTC). Keflex (sp?) is an antibiotic, so I understand that being by Rx only. ❤️💛💙
@@ashleyh9695 Thanks.
I get lesions on my face too, did they swab yours? Are you cured now?
@@banandababa hi Zay! Swabs all came back negative; my husband and I have been playing doctor ourselves as my providers harassed and misdiagnosed me as a “picker” when I reviewed my records (I saw I had never even been diagnosed with Folliculitis, which I ended up advising I disagreed with, as I showed no signs or symptoms).
I finally found two providers who believed I wasn’t causing the issues myself, the first was willing to take a biopsy, which was VERY helpful, as this told us what the contents were (ruptured cyst and excess keratin).
With this we could at least have an idea of what to use to treat my mystery condition (I’m now 14 months out, no diagnosis). I already had Clindamycin at home for cyst issues, so I began using that with my dermatologist’s okay, then the second Derm gave me steroid injections in each lesion (HUGE difference immediately), increased my existing Gabapentin Rx to help with pain and sensations in my face, and placed me on the Rx pill Spironolactone 2x daily (50mg each).
I would recommend requesting a punch biopsy; surface scraping didn’t get deep enough to grab the contents for me, but be warned, it may make the site more irritated for a time initially.
Oh! I also have a Rx for 2.5% hydrocortisone, should the keratin build up, and need to be worn down. I exfoliate a great deal (or the keratin builds too much, very quickly, a lifelong issue, but worse now), and use DuoDerm to cover open areas, and let them heal (cut to size, they’re like GREAT hydrocolloid bandages).
I had luck with a dermatologist at a teaching hospital for treatment, my face is nearly clear now (a couple spots are slightly open still, but BARELY).
I also made sure to have autoimmune panels ran 3x, and while they came up weakly positive each time, and I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, they don’t believed the two to be related.
Let me know if you have additional questions! ❤️💛💙
Love the look of this video! So warm and inviting! Thanks for all you offer! You're a saint!
thanks!
My primary gave me a steroid cream that didn’t work. I went back and she said to see a dermatologist, but I can’t seem to find one in my area that takes my insurance. I hate our health care system in the USA, it’s so outrageously awful.
In England it's free but in most cases just as useless
@@adamwilliams5372 That's a massive generalisation. You have no way of knowing how everyone else's experiences have gone.
@@mcjs8640 I'm talking about my own thanks
Been too several people numerous times and only had 1 person effectively diagnosing. GPs have been the worst. But cheers for your opinion
@@adamwilliams5372
Not free. Tax financed
@@PP-ux9bh ok but you still can turn up on the day and not have to pay to be seen
You are amazing. Wish the dermatologist I spent $150 seeing today would have been just a drop as informative. Just wrote his script for antibiotics and left - a 5 min appointment. At least I got the proper diagnosis
you don't want your doctor to educate you because they charge 700 dollars per hour
@@davidanalyst671 Woulda cost me $56 bux. Woulda paid that.
I enjoy Friday's Q & A's , the topics are always interesting . Appreciate the time and research that you do to educate us .
Thanks!
Please make a video about HS! I just discovered you because of your rosacea video and I’ve been binge watching you!
Christina Martinez-Robinson : yes! I would also like a Q & A on HS!
I need this video too!!
I have hs would love a video
Hi, Dr.Dray! Thanks for this infornative video. I actually learned more from you compared to my own dermatologist. I started developing pus filled pimples on my arms and legs 4 weeks ago. I saw my derma recently and he said it was folliculitis due to the heat. That it was a heat rash and prescribed Fucidin cream. I hope it works. 😀
your doctor isn't there to teach you. your doctor is there to give you expensive drugs and charge you 100X what they should be charging you
Due to the heat?was it because u were laying on ur back most the time or u mean heat from the sun?
I want everyone to know that be careful with the cosrx low ph good morning cleanser.I bought it Because so many people raved about it,it was a good price,and the ingredients were reasonable .But the one thing I didn’t notice it had yeast extract and that ruined my face.If I could show you pictures omg my face had so many bump and my eyes became dry becuse after cleansing with the cleanser after a week my face became dry and my eyelids started flaking.I watched a vid on these bumps and it was melesizzia fucolitis.plz don’t use things becuse it worked for others
it has fragrance and not much sal acid
OH SHIT! That’s what might be causing mine I thought it wasn’t because when I used it it didn’t happen straight away I had it twice but months apart
Gamma Slick that’s exactly what happened after a week the “ results” of the Cosrx gel cleanser was making my face become bumpy under neath my skin and on top of the skin.And not just that I was so dumb that I was like maybe it’s my other products making me break out it took me a solid two months to figure out and by that time my face was filled with cystic and painful acne the only way I got rid of my acne was with Retin A and clydimycin im so thankful to Dr.Dray recommenced this the only Problem is I still have scars form those painful acne and I’m not sure if the Retin A is strong enough to clear it out I’ve been using retinA for two months now but the scars are still there 😭😭😭
@@Mokawoo mine looks like white papules (pimples" redness and its around my nose and chin and its itchy i think it could be what ur saying and could of created some sort of yeast infection of sorts idk
Gamma Slick yes ur correct go to your dermatologist and ask them to prescribe you with Retin A and clydimcin but also before u do that watch Dr.Dray videos in Retin A and cludimycin so you know what your getting into
I love all your videos, thank you! You are so articulate! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks!
Try tell the NHS doctors I see, kept telling them I had folliculitis but wouldn't listen to me and kept giving me steriod cream which was making it worse! After a year of not being listened to they sent a picture to a dermatologist who then prescribed me dermol 500 lotion and nizorol shampoo..... It has some what helped but I'm hoping to actually see a dermatologist in person but unfortunately there is a wait. I just wish my doctors would listen to me in the first place, even if it isn't folliculitis I hope I get to the bottom of this issue and not be fobbed off.
Did you see the dermatologist after all?
@@ashleylight9882 no unfortunately, I have gp appointment on the 8th so I'm going to mention it again for the blooming 8th time.
lisa hope any updates??
Any updates?
I have been diagnosed with Folliculitis. It’s been 4 months that I’ve had this. Only red pimple looking bumps. Face, neck chest, shoulders, back.
I have taken 30 days of antibiotics and same topical liquid to apply.
Nothing has helped.
Is there any recommendations you can give me.
i get ingrown hairs/bumps/cysts but in areas where i dont even shave or wax.. like it never goes away
Need to exfoliate in those areas. With a Japanese exfoliating cloth or exfoliating gloves.
@@2jcward i literally orderd some a few days ago so hopefully it helpss
@@nvee3005 how did it go???
@@ThatDudeJCrash i realy like the japanese cloth it works ! it gets the dead skin off
I have taken accutane TWICE. The first time was for my face. It worked wonders, I don’t get acne on my face till this day and it’s been 7 years. Yet….. I started getting light scalp acne …. A few years ago, I took accutane again, it tamed the issue but never got rid of it. Idk what caused this…… but I’m getting sick of it. I already started losing my hair, now this too lol? Like Jesus man, I love how accutane didn’t work……. I honestly just don’t know what to do about it anymore. I could change my diet, work out, and what would that even do. I wish I knew what caused this. Been having skin issues for a long time now.
I have hyperhidrosis so I think that's why I have it. I am taking way more precautions with sanitizing my razor, changing clothes, pillow cases and sheets often, washing my face, arms and hair in the kitchen sink so my showers aren't so long and too hot and turning the shower off and on between washing. My bathroom is small so it gets very hot. I also wipe down the shower, my bottles and bottle caps of shampoo and face/body wash and with my bar soaps i let them dry and wrap them in plastic sandwich bags as well as my razor after it's dry from my sanitizing spray. Lots of work but worth it. I also have been using panoxyl, apple cider vinegar, neutrogena grapefruit wipes and a sulfur zinc oxide salicylic acid anti-fungal anti-bacterial and anti-acne soap.
Edit: I also take apple cider vinegar supplements, coconut supplements, sage supplements to help with sweating and rosehip supplements.
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Hi Doc.
What is the difference between folliculitis and keratosis pilaris?
Thank u so much for the information.No one has ever explain it this way.God bless u
:)
You have beautiful skin! You look extremely young you probably are, your so knowledgeable about facts. I’m 56 and have noticed a drastic difference in my face and neck just last year. I’m full blown menopause my skin has changed dramatically over three years and I’m on the strongest menopause replacement there is and I’m having issues with breaking out on face,jawline neck and upper back, my skin is also dry and I also have bumps on my scalp that turns to crusty scabs itchy and sore! Is this normal because of menopause my dermatologist is not very helpful!
A lot of dermatologist suck. A lot don’t care for what they do, it’s just a paycheck for them after a while. We need doctors that want to get down to the root cause of an issue. Rather than mask symptoms with meds that cause other issues with their own host of symptoms
7 yrs and still fighting this. Clindamycin pads, doxycycline every day. My scalp and peri area suffer the worst. The doxycycline is making me nervous and have insomnia. I have had cold sores all my life. I'm vaccinated for shingles. My scalp and private area sweats on the slightest exertion. I'm 63 and growing weary dealing with this. I think my keurig coffee machine might be causing it. I got sober and switched to coffee and all about the same time.
I've had folliculitis for about 2 years now from tweezing the white hairs on my chin & neck area. I have tried everything I can find & been on antibiotics prescribed by my PCP. The tweezing became an obsession with me since the hairs are white & would not be affected by laser hair removal. I couldn't afford it anyway. The areas would break out in red sores & I have felt large lumps under my skin which mostly never came to the surface or opened up. Just before I got the most recent treatment I am trying, I had a large lump under the skin in my neck that grew to the size of a large marble & seemed to be still growing but also seemed to come to a head like a huge pimple. The areas were very sore & painful & this lump was too. Most recently I bought a 2 ounce jar of Emuaid Extra Strength. I also had an abrasion of some kind next to my mouth that just wouldn't go away & seemed to be acting the same way the areas on my chin & neck area were. I'm on my 3rd day of using the Emuaid & I actually did notice a pretty big difference after just the 1st use & after the first day. I am hopeful that this might finally clear up the ongoing infections. As of today (day 3) there is a huge difference in both areas I've been treating. I've had to peel off what seems to be a thick layer of skin that keeps growing over a lot of the areas (by my mouth & on my neck area) because it seemed to keep growing thicker as the days went by. The abrasion by my mouth is almost completely healed now on day 3. The lump shrunk down a huge amount after the first day & today it is mostly just a surface level bump. Although it is very pricey at $58 plus shipping for a 2 ounce jar, I would recommend trying Emuaid Extra Strength, just judging by my results so far. It seems to be amazing how quickly it has healed both areas & the lump. I would say that using this product somewhat liberally, it may still last for a month or so if I had the need to continue using it for that long. I'm not sure if I will need it much longer than a week or so at this rate of healing but I can't predict what may or may not happen. I will come back & post more after a couple of weeks or so.
Sharon Hogue try facial lymph massage - looked up a video on that and the next day my super sore swollen cystic zit had dramatically decreased and didn’t hurt anymore! Repeated it a couple times and it’s almost completely gone.
Right listen I suffered for years with it dry scalp itchy just everyday torture you wana know what cured me in 21 days...sugar quit sugar I promise you won’t regret it I’m so happy now I can just get on with living normally first time in years
All types of sugars? What about fruit?
Me personally I gave up all sugars I know it’s hard to cut everything but minamize as much as you can first few weeks are crazy but after that it’s grand..also in the mornings I juice kale and spinach
I’ve been to 3 dermatologist and so many specialists. They all gave me different prescriptions and the only thing that’s helped is laser hair removal. None of them treated the folliculitis the way you suggested. I still get it on my shoulders and on my face, but it’s gotten so much better. Maybe I just need a little Dr. Dray action 😉.
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Thanks for this video Dr Dray. Just the advice I've needed as I battle PCOS related hirsutism. Have a great weekend! 😉🍁
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The battle is real
Pls HELP ME ABOUT MY FOLLICULITIS., I GOT THIS FROM SHAVING when my hair grows back it turned out so bad and this bumps is freaking me out 😭 what should I do.
only your health care provider can advise, as my content is not intended to provide medical or treatment advice
Hi! Have you cured your folliculitis? I went to a dermatologist and she gave me bunch of medications but it doesn't work at all, it keeps coming back..
Maann Ledda try Cln wash. This sounds weird but it has a very very small amount of bleach and it works to kill folliculitis bacteria over several days. I just started using it for acne and it works pretty well
@@seansull thank you for your reply,is it only for face or can I use it as body wash? Since the bumps keep popping out all over my body,
@@Killuagon0213 Well the company (Cln) also makes body wash and shampoo, but I've looked at the labels and they aren't that different from one another! you would probably be fine buying just one product and using it all over!
I got a laser hair removal for my face, and now I have red bumps on my cheeks. I appplied fusibact, the nurse that works there gave it to me. And then I have noticed that my face became so inflamed with clogged pores and red huge bumps, so I washed my face and applied Fucidin, kept it for 2 hours and a half and washed my face again, and now I have benzoyl peroxide and about to go to sleep. Because in my place it’s currently 3 am
I can’t believe this is happening to me, I have a date with my fiancé’s family 😭😭😭 I need those bumps to go away
@@_blagh3621 please give us an update what happened next what cured your face ?
HELP😭 I have excellent hygiene and yet I have battles folliculitous on my butt YEARS. I have seen a dermatologist and she suggested Pan Oxcle. I have used tea tree oil, black soap, and salicylic and benzoyl peroxide products. EVERYTHING! The best results I have ever had was it having phases of it calming down, but never fully going away and it constantly flares up. I shower after workouts, I don't wear a whole lot of spandex. You name it, I've tried it. It's so unfair and holds me back from even being able to wear regular swimsuits. I am so frustrated and feel hopeless.
I recommend going to the doctor sis, they’ll put you on an antibiotic and topical cream. I feel you 100%, it makes me feel so embarrassed. Yet keep your head up high, things will get better !! 💛
I've had this on my scalp for quite a while. I once found Benzoyl Peroxide to help clear it up. It does bleach my hair however. It seems no matter what I do or what my doc has ever prescribed I just tend to have periods of times when this stuff flares up. Using clarifying shampoo's or a dandruff shampoo helps but it really drying to the hair.
it is frustrating
I have/had folliculitis on my scalp also. Maybe 5-10 pimple-like lesions at a time. Derm gave me an antibiotic. It helped but as soon as I went off it, lesions came back. Saw a vid by Dr Dray, she said Neutrogena T-sal shampoo (salicylic acid) helps with inflammation so thought I’d give it a try. It has helped a lot for my particular case! I also take turmeric supplements.
Good to know T/Sal shampoo works. My dermatologist just recommended it, along with prescribing Duac to be used topically and Mupirocin nasal ointment.
Several years ago I was getting little red bumps that tingled and/or itched. Started in one area and then I started itching in different areas. At first I thought I had shingles but the doctor said no. She put me on steroids twice and then zantac and claritan for a while. That didn't help so she sent me to a dermatologist. He prescribed a cream to put on several times a day. That didn't help so he sent me to an Allergists. After getting tested for scabies because he didn't think it was an allergy, his conclusion was I had folliculitis from razor burn. He said that if a hair follicle is infected in one area it can affect hair follicles all over. I am not sure if that was my problem but it eventually went away. The allergist said to put Cerave on immediately after taking a shower and to use fragrance free products. Sherri, wife of
Sorry to hear you had to go through the run around, but glad it got straightened out
Thanks Dr. Dray - yup I was among those self diagnosing myself and jacked up my skin. Finally went to a dermatologist and was diagnosed with folliculitis on neck/legs.
Its 2019 and still no cure
Use mupirocin ointment to kill the infection
Fudic cream to soothen the inflammation
In one week your face will be cleared
Trust me it works!!
@@dr.ishanmartin3574 100% correct. I get it under both eyes. The Mupirocin is cruicial for quick recovery. With out this ointment, I will go through a week-two of swelling and pain. Regular oral antibiotics cannot do what that ointment does. It has saved my face over and over. Can we please get to the bottom of a better solution though? The fear of finding a bump, or spot is real, mostly in the summer.
GENEZENS 2k18 official do u have to go to the dermatologist to get it or can u buy it?
@@waterslays any pharmacy u will get this
Mupirocin itches really bad, which I could use it.
I think I have this. My scalp gets so sore and my hair falls out! I now have female pattern hair loss too! Most generic shampoos make my scalp so sore and painful. I use Nioxin and it calms it down but it’s so drying and did nothing for hair regrow this. Just purchased fragrance free attitude shampoo to see if it help
Have you tried benzoyl peroxide 10% yet? There’s one called rapid clear stubborn acne leave on mask, from neutrogena. I have used Nizoral a few times and it didn’t work for me LOL
Have you ever heard of insurance paying for laser hair removal? I’m in constant pain battling cysts and ingrowns
did you ever get an answer? i was just thinking about this right now
@@nvee3005 not yet but I’m still wanting to make it happen
I just visited dermatologist. He said I have folloculitis on side of face, and chest. Finally a diagnosis. He wanted to give me cortisol creams im like no..i rather watch dr dray and use something safe. Anti dandruff shampoos been working great. But he said I have more hair then others, so I might have to do something about hormones and hair
So I was told I have folliculitis on my scalp... But I've had it for over 3 years at this point and it's horrible! I've been given so many different topical and oral medication and it refuses to go away!
Many thanks for your long video. You did mention something very interesting to me. About Varicela Zoster. I diagnosed myself with possibly "folliculitis" in my note to my primary doctor, but it looks she had not idea about fulliculitis and shingles either. Today I am on Gabapentin capsules since it was too late for the acyclovir to act on the zoster virus. Plus, the antibacterial Sulpha she prescribed to me gave me an allergy in my whole body. I provoked the folliculitis cause by pulling my unwanted hair and this caused my terrible shingles so far for 2 months. Many thanks again for your wide knowledge on skin problems.
I have also found rubbing 2-3 tablespoons of water mixed with tea trea essential oil and leaving it in for 30 minutes before showering helps a lot.
Hi Dr. Dray ! Another lesson in dermatology. Very interesting ! Thank you 😀😘🇨🇦
Please do a video on closed comodones though 😞 I have all these tiny bumps on my forehead and cheeks
lessthanthreemeli same! Did you get it solved?
I got my face waxed and now I have a folliculitis mustache T_T.. it's been a week and its still itchy.. what should I do?T_T
So much valuable information here! Thank you for sharing!
I laugh when people suggest laser hair removal to combat folliculitis, when its the procedure its self that makes mine flair up!
Hello! It's so alarming reading what you wrote because I'm going through the same thing right now! After laser I'm experiencing folliculitis and I'm hoping it will clear up soon. Can you please share your experience? Thank you!!
What would you recommend for me with Staph scalp folliculitis since last 13 years.... Very very recurrent... Lot of medicine already consumed.
Great information about that issue is my nightmare, every time I used to wax my face it would cost me those ingrown hairs and then a follicular mess around my chin or side of my cheeks so I stop waxing years ago, now I try to only use a shaver called flawless for removing my peach fuzz maybe once every two or three weeks.
it is really uncomfortable to cope with
hey angelous so did the folliculitis go away on its own when you stopped waxing? did it leaves any marks?
Don’t think any cream or greasy would work. What work for me. Drying techniques. I used Calamine lotion, let it dry it out. When do take a shower. Use medicated dandruff shampoo. Rub on you like if like lotion, let it sink in for least a min or two then rinse off. Then use antibacterial soap. If have cold ac. stand front it. Like a min or two even more if you want. Then rub alcohol all over it. Let it dry out by fan or cold ac. Then repeat again with calamine lotion. Use gold bond itching powder on it. Plus did took packet vitamin c thing once a day. Hope work for you. Ohplus try not stratch it as much.
You are amazing. How wonderful are you to share such important information with all of your viewers. You can tell that your heart is where it should be. Thank you.
Thanks Ms Casey
Thank you for posting this! I'm finding my scalp and upper torso skin feels like I have mini "bites" everywhere when i get a flare up and the skin around my ears and crown gets really sore . I can't tell what is the aggravating factor but a lot of shampoos and conditioners especially natural are the worst. I just bought shikakai powder to try to stay away from abrasive shampoos- but i'm now in a total flare up. I got a biopsy of my scalp taken and it came back normal. So frustrating because i feel like i look like the dirty kid from charlie brown.
Omg you are experience what I experience. To me they look like bites at first then turn into a scab?
My Dr recommended Hibiclens for the body, not face. Any thoughts on this product?
Did you try it? and is that any good for the scalp?
@@thebluethunderbunny2324 Yes, I like Hibiclens very much however it is a pink liquid which can stain the shower curtain liner. Walgreens also makes a clear liquid which I buy as well. I use this on the body not scalp or face.
I have a certain pattern of five spots on my cheek where ingrown hairs turn into folliculitis. I've had laser hair removal, but the hair grew back! I take oral antibiotics when it flares up, but really want to get rid of this thing...
You are absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable! I have been watching your for awhile and the only person i trust for my skin. I appreciate your time and knowledge more than you know. I fo have a quick question i hope you can answer. I've been having this issue for years. I have an appt with a derm soon but I've had an itchy scalp for awhile so going to have it checked. No lice or dandruff but recently started getting red bumps. Ive already transitioned to non scent sulfate free shampoos. If I had a cezanne keratin treatment what shampoo do you suggest? I really don't want to waste my investment for the treatment I had.
love your videos doctor....thanks for all the knowledge you have given us which has kept us away from expensive and useless products.....can you please do a video on skincare for swimmers.....
Hi Dr. Dray,
could you please do a routine video or regular discussion video on how to treat face breakouts where you have both fungal and bacterial acne. It seems like most routine by you and online are mostly directed at treating one or the other.
Thank you! Love your videos!
i dont recommend self treating bacterial or fungal infections
You are gift sent from the youtube gods🎁. Have a great day!😊
thanks
I have had chronic scalp folliculitis since 2007. I've been to several doctors and the prescriptions work while I'm taking the oral and topical medicine but when the medicine is done, it comes back 10xstronger. What can i do to naturally treat it?
like i said in this video, self treating is not a good idea as there are other things that can cause folliculitis, paritcularly when it rebounds worse after stopping treatment
Hey, same scenario here, I have it since 2007 and I tried pills and it came back 10x worse. Im using benzac 10% shampoo and this keeps it away with clean scalp. Once I stop using, it comes back within a week. I was hoping to see now a cure but it seems even in 2019 there is no such thing. I hope this helps to keep it away at least.
Horia Dumitru actually the pills just kept it in control from being as bad as it was before with huge boils on my head everywhere but when I became raw vegan for a long while and I was still taking the pills too at the time it really improved but the raw vegan part was hard and expensive and not as healthy as I was at the time
@@haitibwoi6122 taking pills is not good over time, I think shampoo is a way better alternative.
Horia Dumitru I think after this round I will stop using it to let my body recover from the years of taking them but I will continue with ketaconazole shampoo
I was waiting for a video about this thanks !!💞
Happy Vlogtober Day 19 🎃
Haaaaalllpp! I was stupid and shaved my face about three weeks ago, and now my cheeks are sooo broken out! I have a lot of meds and creams on hand. Vaolocyclovir (oral) Clindamycin, sulfur lotion, and an RX antibiotic cream. I’m about to try it ALL. 😣😣😣
Hi, did your problem clear up?
Always so informative, thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping others. :)
thanks for watching
Taking Gabapentin for my pain and restless leg syndrome made me get a really bad case of folliculitis like cysts on the nape of my neck and some in the front. As soon as I stopped that medicine and went on with oral antibiotics and topical benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid it cleared up completely. No treatment worked while I was still taking the Gabapentin.
Hi dr Dray. Thank you so much for this useful video! Really appreciate that you do such videos and not only skincare ones (although those are more fun 🙄). This is such a useful information. Have a great weekend!
Thanks
Been having this condition for about 6 months now. Tried all natural tea tree conditioner first with MAYBE very little results, now trying T/Sal shampoo (5% salicylic acid) which most recommended so let’s see if that works. Mine is pretty bad and I probably have about 4-5 half dollar sized rash/bump patches on the back of my scalp. 😔 funny though, I had it mildly for 2 months a few years ago and head and shoulders 2 in 1 charcoal worked marvelously but not now. Sad face once again.
Did your hair grow back
@@KenKen-bf8je I didn’t lose hair. Maybe 1-2 tiny bald spots. I found something to clear it up at least for me. There’s still small patches of bumps but it’s working. It’s called neutrogena clear pore astringent oil eliminator. It’s a blue liquid in a bottle. It’s worth a try. Use head and shoulders charcoal with it though cause it may dry your scalp. Apply 1-3 times a day with open pores (after warm shower or compress is best) hope it helps
@@BlueLineChop thank you .
Years ago, I went to my doctor (not a dermatologist) because I thought I could have follicuilitis on the trunk. When I asked her if I had it, she said I did and prescribed me a clindamycin gel like cream (not capsules). I stopped using it after some time because of excessive red, flaky and dry itchy skin. She also did not take a sample of the bacteria like you said. And I still get bumps from time to time, if i dont keep clean bed sheets, wear moderately loose clothing, and etc. Plus occasionally i do get flare ups. So I'm wondering if I should use something like benzoyl peroxide or a BHA, or see a dermatologist ?
Whenever I shave, wax or nair my leg hair I get a flare up of this and it spreads everywhere with itchy little bumps 😭😭😭 what can I do to get rid of the bumps without having to live as a hairy beast woman?
U had the most main reason for this problem... And no reply 🤔... Well ik I have this exact same issue
:( i have the same problem.. i went to a dermatologist that told me to try laser hair removal.. which works great (i bought my own laser).. i try to do it every 2 weeks but i have to shave before i do the laser treatment and when i do shave it takes me 1-2 weeks for this problem to get better so i feel very discuraged to do it often.. but it works so if you can handle that i recommend it
@@ivanaradic3852 it's a gland infection
A pretty voice and clear explanation*
I was diagnosed w folliclitis from shaving, and I’m wondering if insurance will pay for Laser Hair Removal, since the doctor said it would treat Folliclitis.
Charles Quinsay yes I did laser hair removal and the infection went sad news is that I can no longer grow a beared meh
I have it on my bellybutton
I've been suffering from folliculitis (according to my dermatologist) for 9 months now. What started as a pimple next to my cheek, below my eye ridges, slowly spread all over my cheeks.Now i have black acne marks, huge pores, dark marks, black heads . The doc gave me azhithromycin 250 and doxycycline for 4 months. Ongoing 3rd month but no relief. This stuff doesn't itch. I don't feel anything at all.
And now i see tiny red bumps appearing on the lower portion of my nose.
God help me :x
Suggestions? Comments pls
That’s how mine is ! Not itch doesn’t really hurt. We all know big pharma knows the exact cause or causes for acne and or hair loss. They seem to maybe be correlated with each other. But hey, there is no money in the cure ! The money is in the suffering lol. Welcome to America 🇺🇸
Possibly fungal not bacterial then, try head and shoulder shampoo or nizarol
Loved the video!! I always learn so much watching your channel!! And the subjects are so interesting!! Thank you for a Fabulous video! Please enjoy the rest of your Day!!
Thanks Ms Jackie!
I just got it due to shaving of my legs. I need something to get rid of it asap
Hi Dr Dray, have you heard of Baiden Mitten? The cloth supposedly dates back to the Ottoman Empire claims to immediately improve blackheads and large pores, skin firmness and wrinkles, scars and stretch marks, skin tone and dryness, discolorations and acne. They cost about $50 on Amazon and get great reviews. It’s supposed to make your top layer skin come off in rolls. I tried it twice and didn’t get “the rolls” of skin coming off but my skin did seem smooth and exfoliated. Would love to get your opinion.
I think I have developed this suddenly from walking outside in the heat and humidity in Fl. I will get to determine this when I see my derm. It doesn't itch so I believe it is folliculitis. Thanks for this video
Its strange that u say that! Because i went to Fl for the first time in my life and i shaved at a hotel and got this right after and had it for a year without knowing what it was or going to a doctor.
@@margueritarucker8108 mine was actually pityriasis rosea it lasted for almost 6 months
Dr Dray - marry me, that laugh after you spoke about demodex :P
Love Q & A Friday’s! Thank you so much for this top notch vlog!
So informative!
Happy Vlogtober Day 19 🎃🎃
I went to the dermatologist and he told me I had folliculitis I kinda figured I had it anyways he didn’t explain there was many types kinda rushed me out with 2 prescriptions no tests done. Should I be worried that he didn’t do a test? I’m taking Doxycycline and a topical Clindamycin. I have hope they’ll go away because I’ve been dealing with this for about 3 years.
Same as u Doxycycline + Fucidin.... While taking the Doxy it was Ok.... but AFTER the doxycycline treatment it was so much worse and now I have the full body infected.
I'm desperate. Nothing work..
Skye have you found a remedy?
Skye damn that sucks, well after taking my 2 prescriptions they seemed to work, but I ran out of the pills and after 2 weeks I can feel the folliculitis coming back. My next appointment is on April 8th so I’m going to set the doctor straight and see if I can have actual tests done. This is so frustrating. I feel like it’s not just an infection I feel like some type of allergen triggers them because they were completely gone and after running out of the pills they’re slowly coming back.
Opinions on albolene cleanser, curology, and the brand Eau Thermale Avene? Love your channel ❤️
Hi. Shaving in bikini area causes folliculitis in a same area that I shave. What do you recommend to treat with and what to use to shave with? I want to avoid using razor again. Thanks
I went to the dermatologist and she told me that i had folicular dermatitis, she said is because of genetics. I’m confused 😐 and gave me an urea cream.
I love the way she talks about demodex like it's lovely and cute 😂😂😂
Hey Dr. Dray! I appreciate all the time and effort you put into your videos. Could you do a review on Tri Luma and talk about granuloma annular please? (or if you have already, let me know how to find that video) Thanks!
i had it on my chest and stomach area for years.. when i was younger it was more white head like as you described. But now its just red bumps. Its not as noticeable but still bothers me a lot, everytime that I've seeked out a dr in the past though they just try to prescribe steroid creams without any testing though. I dont really believe thats a true solution long term. Maybe I just need to find a better dermatologist. Ive also heard that laser hair removal could be a possible solution. The idea of killing follicles to prevent them being infected sounds a little extreme, but do you have any thoughts on that? Thanks.
Heyyy I have a same problem hope you found some solution.
@@priyanshi3042 sorry to hear i know how annoying it is. I started using head and shoulders clinical strength shampoo for it the one with the ingredient selenium sulfide and it actually almost has completely taken it away. Not sure if thats the best solution though .. I've also been taking liquid tumeric and vitamin D. Its not completely gone but its way less noticeable. Good luck to you!
I've had moderate folliculitis for YEARS its awful :(
I cleared folliculitis on my face with FUNGAL CREAM. Yes that’s right. It was an overgrowth of yeast. Yup
April Ross how long did it take to clear up? And has it returned since?
What's the name of the cream?
And of cream?
Hello! Which cream did you use?
Ultra strength lamosil! Apply after washing/cleaning your skin, pat dry and apply generously before bed. I also used in the morning. I started clearing up in a few days and completely gone in about 2 weeks.
Dear doctor dray your are looking amazing .... and thank you for being so honest... could u plz recommend a good face wash and moisturizer from neutrogena. I have sensitive , combination , oily skin ... its really hard to choose products for my skin type . Please note i also tend to have break outs thank u .
Thanks!
Neutrogena oil free moisturizer amzn.to/2yO3DAw
Neutrogena ultra gentle cleanser amzn.to/2CV8QLc
Can you give an example of what type of folliculitis treatment will further irritate the other type of folliculitis?
Can you give an example of the long-term usage of antibiotics?
It's either fungal or bacterial, so taking anti fungal will make bacterial worse and visa versa
Its so upsetting because ive had folliculitis break outs 4 times and my dermatologist PA’s still havent determined what causes it. They only give me doxycycline to treat it. Its frustrating . I would like to know the type and what causes it.
i am sorry to hear this Ms Cassandra and hope things improve
The antibiotics are actually making it worst but they want you to keep coming back.
I’ve only had that too as a cure it doesn’t help
I had doxycycline too and it didn’t work
Leona Vale Update! My folliculitis is caused by a combination of malassezia! and Bacteria! Don’t be afraid to mention this possibility to your dermatologist. My skin is a MUCH better place.
Have you ever heard of folliculitis when beard hair gets longer only? I get very sore spots on my follicles on my jawline when I grow my beard for a few days which seem clear almost overnight after I dry shave :-/ I’ve taken oral and topical antibiotics in the past but neither helped. Used prescription retinol as well but didn’t help just made my skin very sore and sensitive
I have folliculitis on my butt crack area I have suffered from this for 7 years and it’s so embarrassing I need help!!!! I don’t use lotions down there no perfume I wash as needed I clean myself idk why I have these issues!!!!! It’s affects me on a daily😫
Do you still have it?
Would love if you would discuss actinic folliculitis specifically! Thanks Dr Dray :)