What to do if the hair follicles under the armpits become inflamed?

Folliculitis is a common clinical disease with obvious itching symptoms. The hair follicles under the armpits are also prone to inflammation in the summer. The problem of axillary folliculitis must be dealt with promptly. Local treatment is better for axillary folliculitis, and attention should also be paid to the cleanliness of the armpits.

1. Systemic therapy: When the skin lesions are extensive and there are obvious pus heads, broad-spectrum antibiotics should be given. If conditions permit, pus fluid can be sent for culture and drug sensitivity test, which will provide important guidance for selecting more effective drugs.

2. Immunotherapy: Patients with chronic recurrent attacks can be injected with furunculosis vaccine, subcutaneously once a week. The initial dose is 0.5 ml, the second dose is 1 ml, the third dose is 1.5 ml, and each subsequent dose is 2 ml. Generally, there are no adverse reactions after injection. If you experience fever or other discomfort, do not increase the dose. If necessary, reduce the dose or stop using the product.

3. Local therapy: When skin lesions occur, avoid washing the affected area with water and avoid scratching. The hair in the affected area should be cut short. Bactericidal and antipruritic drugs can be applied locally. The above is an introduction to it. Finally, experts remind patients to pay attention to the cleanliness of their skin, avoid scratching, eat less irritating food and animal fat as much as possible, and maintain a bowel movement every day. If you have axillary folliculitis, the sooner you treat it, the better. It is recommended to choose a regular hospital for examination.

4. Diet therapy

Bitter melon and lean pork soup. Fresh bitter melon has the effect of removing heat and detoxifying. It is usually made with lean pork and refined salt. Wash the bitter melon, remove the core and cut into pieces. Wash the lean pork and cut into slices. Put them into the pot together. Add clean water to stir fry. After the meat is cooked, add appropriate amount of refined salt to season. Drink the soup and eat the meat and bitter melon.