{"product_id":"2940046471748","title":"Folliculitis, A Simple Guide To the Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eFolliculitis is a bacterial hair follicle inflammation\u003cbr\u003eThe most common cause is Staphylococcal infection\u003cbr\u003eIt affects the root of the skin hair follicle.\u003cbr\u003eIt makes the skin red and irregular\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople of all ages are affected by this condition\u003cbr\u003eIt is more common in diabetes and people with low immune reaction.\u003cbr\u003eThere may be pain, eczema and dermatitis\u003cbr\u003eIt may be caused by skin trauma and injury\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment is with oral antibiotic and antibiotic cream\u003cbr\u003eThere should be good skin hygiene\u003cbr\u003eAvoid scratching the skin\u003cbr\u003eUse clean razors for shaving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Sebaceous Cyst\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Treatment of Folliculitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHot moist compresses may help drain the affected follicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntibiotics applied to the skin (mupirocin) or taken by mouth (dicloxacillin)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntifungal medications to control the infection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. Skin hygiene\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Clean skin with antiseptic.\u003cbr\u003eb. Avoid scratching the skin\u003cbr\u003ec. Avoid plaster and poultices\u003cbr\u003ed. Cover with gauze after skin injury\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB. Medicines:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Topical antibacterial such as bacitracin, neomycin, gentamycin, tetracycline erythromycin, clindamycin, mupirocin or benzoyl peroxide creams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Oral Antibiotics such as cephalosporins, penicillinase-resistant penicillins, macrolides, and fluoroquinolones may be given if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Complicated conditions such as carbuncles may require surgical debridement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolliculitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Folliculitis?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolliculitis is a bacterial infection of the skin hair follicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolliculitis is inflammation of one or more skin hair follicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can occur anywhere on the skin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople of all ages are affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolliculitis can appear on any skin bearing hair including the head, neck, trunk, buttocks, and extremities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the causes of Folliculitis?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by rubbing from clothing, blockage of the follicle or shaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of the time, the damaged follicles become infected with Staphylococcus (staph) bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The main cause is infection of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGram-negative folliculitis usually involves the face and includes Klebsiella, Enterobacter, and Proteus species\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Poor skin hygiene\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Skin damaged by eczema and dermatitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Nasal transport of Staphylococcus aureus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. May occur more in diabetes and low immune system patients such as leukemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Folliculitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 More about Folliculitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Folliculitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Milaria\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Acne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Impetigo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Furuncle and Carbuncle\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078692880624,"sku":"2940046471748","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046471748_p0.jpg?v=1764001533","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046471748","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}