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Prevention
By Mayo Clinic staffAlthough it's not always possible to prevent folliculitis, these measures may help:
- Avoid constrictive clothing. Tight clothes — especially jeans and athletic wear — may be stylish, but make sure they don't chafe your skin.
- Shave with care. Use an electric razor or a new blade every time you shave. Be especially careful to keep the shaved area clean and to avoid cuts and nicks. If you're a woman who gets frequent infections, you may want to consider depilatories or other methods of hair removal.
- Maintain hot tubs. If you own a hot tub, clean it regularly and add chlorine when recommended. Use commercial tubs only if you're sure they're well maintained.
References
- Folliculitis. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec10/ch119/ch119e.htm. Accessed July 30, 2009.
- Luelmo-Aguilar J, et al. Folliculitis recognition and management. American Journal of Dermatology. 2004;5:301.
- Baddour LM. Folliculitis. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed July 30, 2009.
- Craft N, et al. Superficial cutaneous infections and pyodermas. In: Wolff K, et al. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 7th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=2994673. Accessed Aug. 4, 2009.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. In: Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Inc; 2004. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/152685128-4/0/1195/59.html?tocnode=51440865&fromURL=59.html. Accessed Aug. 5, 2009.
- Stevens DL. Infections of the skin, muscle, and soft tissues. In: Fauci AS, et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 17th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=2860782. Accessed Aug. 4, 2009.
- Parker SRS, et al. Eosinophilic folliculitis in HIV-infected women. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. 2006;7:193.
- Bacterial infections. In: Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Inc; 2004. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/152685128-4/0/1195/53.html?tocnode=51440785&fromURL=53.html. Accessed Aug. 5, 2009.
- Folliculitis. In: Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Inc; 2004. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/152685128-4/0/1195/54.html?tocnode=51440831&fromURL=54.html#4-u1.0-B0-323-01319-8..50011-X--cesec46_984. Accessed Aug. 5, 2009.
