Re: hair follicle problem
From: Amina (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 2 Nov 2001 16:59:29 -0600 (CST)
Sarah, which special cream did he/she prescribe for aftershave?
So i can ask my dermo.
--
Amina
>
>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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