PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for November, 2001: Re: hair follicle problem

Re: hair follicle problem

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 14:04:27 -0600 (CST)

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Ann,

i'm not sure if it's folliculitis specifically. but here's what i think:

sounds like they are ingrown hairs, or very coarse hairs that aggrevate the skin. either way, both instances can cause blemishes/pimples anywhere there's hairgrowth. Curly/think hairs often have a hard time shooting out of the skin because they are not "straight"--often, they become trapped under the skin. still, they keep growing. sebum, secreted from the skin via the hair follicle, cannot get out and a pimple forms. many women have trouble with this on their chin/neck and sideburn areas.

it is not dangerous--just unsightly. a topical cream such as topical erythromycin or differin will decrease the formation of pimples. used in conjunction with a cream or drug that slows/diminishes hair growth (such as Spiro or Vaniqua), this should help a great deal.

i had this problem on my upper arms, and my dermatologist prescribed a special cream to use before and after i shaved. it worked!

hope that helps, Sarah

At Thu, 1 Nov 2001, Ann wrote: >
>Hi all,
>I have a question. All over my thighs and upper arms my hair follicles
>become infected or something. A little bump will form at the hair
>follicle and be filled like a little zit. Sometimes this seems to
>inhibit hair growth from the follicle sometimes it doesn't. I've heard
>the term folliculites but I don't know if that applies here or not. Any
>one else have this or know anything about it? I'd appreciate any
>information.
> -Ann

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