How to avoid folliculitis, an infection that makes red dots on the skin after shaving
Glycolic, salicylic and retinoic acids are allies in the prevention and treatment
Instead of leaving the skin smooth, the shaved hair is replaced by red dots. This is the folliculitis - or pseudofolliculitis. In fact, they arise after shaving with a razor or wax, the cause is not bacterial, so it is a "false infection." But prolonged use of tight clothing, especially jeans, impedes skin to sweat the right way, then the bacteria exploit and ingrown hairs arise.
The incidence is higher in the beard area, among men, and the groin, between the women. Black men are more vulnerable because they have thicker hair.
When superficial folliculitis is characterized by the formation of "bubbles of pus" in the center, with a slight reddening around. In other cases, there's no pus, appearing only redness around the hair. In more severe cases, lesions are deeper, and there may be high points and reddened skin, even with the occurrence of pain and itching.
How to prevent
:: Let the skin breathe, avoid tight clothes and thick fabrics, especially in warmer weather.
:: Make a weekly exfoliation. But if the folliculitis has made an appearance, it's better not to exfoliate the skin to not harm further.
:: Creams based on glycolic acid and urea are great allies to prevent folliculitis, both of which help to open up the hair.
:: There isn't an ideal method for hair removal to prevent folliculitis, but those who bet on permanent hair removal - laser usually made - are less likely to jam the hair.
How to treat
:: Seek guidance from a dermatologist to evaluate the degree of infection and guide treatment.
:: The glycolic acid, retinol, salicylic acid, present in manycosmetics are great allies.