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Inflammation of a hair follicle
Symptoms may include redness, itching and pain around a hair follicle
Caused by infection or damage to hair follicle due to friction from shaving, excessive sweating or acne
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females
Can occur at any age
May be mild to severe, resolves with treatment
Not life threatening
Treatments
Cover area with warm wet bandages 3 to 6 times a day for itching and pain
Use Burow’s solution (or similar), or white vinegar solution (1 Tbsp white vinegar with 300 mL water) to wet bandage
Avoid wearing tight clothing around that area
FOR ITCHING
Avoid items or situations that cause you to itch
Moisturize daily
Use creams, lotions or gels that soothe and cool the skin
Avoid scratching
Cut fingernails short, and consider wearing gloves at night to prevent scratching
Use mild, fragrance free soap and laundry detergent
Cover area with cold wet bandages or take a cool bath
Over-the-counter medicines (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Hydrocortisone cream
Diphenhydramine
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