Medical Procedures for Folliculitis
In more serious cases of folliculitis, your doctor may suggest one of the following medical procedures:
– Laser hair removal: This treatment can help get rid of the infection in people with folliculitis. However, it is quite costly and typically needs several appointments. It would remove hair follicles permanently, thus affecting your hair density in the affected area. Other potential side effects include blisters, scars, and discolored skin.
– Minor surgery: If folliculitis leads to a large carbuncle or boil, your doctor would drain the pus with a small incision. This can help reduce scarring, speed up healing, and alleviate pain. A sterile gauze is then used to cover the affected area to prevent the pus from draining further. [10]
