Controlling hormonal imbalances may prevent the development of skin diseases such
as folliculitis.
Papules, pustules, firm nodules and fistulous tracts may develop as a consequence of a bacterial infection such
as folliculitis and furunculosis.
It's vital to prevent razor burn, nicks, cuts, and ingrown hairs as well
as folliculitis — bacteria build up that causes pimples and irritation.
Not exact matches
Folliculitis is a bacterial infection of the skin that appears
as small yellowish vesicles and involves the hair follicles rather than the sweat glands.
To prevent
folliculitis, wash the freshly waxed area gently with soap and water, apply a dab of antibiotic ointment, and keep it
as clean and dry
as possible, Dr. Holmstrom says.
She and other doctors have seen grooming - related cases of
folliculitis, abscesses, lacerations, allergic reactions to waxing burns,
as well
as vulvar and vaginal infections.
Other insults damage the skin such
as sun damage, acne infections, or
folliculitis for example.
Canine acne (chin acne) is also referred to
as canine muzzle
folliculitis and furunculosis.
Folliculitis often occurs in conjunction with other skin problems, such
as mange, allergies, or injury.
Veterinarians may refer to it
as pastern dermatitis or pastern
folliculitis.
Prognathism predisposes to dental disease, while excessive folding of the skin, especially on the face, is associated with skin fold dermatitis, muzzle acne,
folliculitis, furunculosis, and eye conditions such
as entropion, ectropion, and eversion of the third eyelid.
In the case of dogs with deep wrinkles such
as Shar Peis and Pugs, keeping the skin folds clean and dry can prevent the development of bacterial
folliculitis.
Hormonal disorders such
as hypothyroidism may lead to a decrease in the immune system's functions and,
as a result, the development of
folliculitis.