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5 Homeopathic Medicines for Folliculitis

Infection or inflammation of the hair follicles is known as folliculitis. Folliculitis can occur on any part of the body that has hair on it. The most common areas include the beard, scalp, chest, head, legs, back, and arms. Homeopathic medicines for folliculitis treat the condition by following a curative approach rather than by suppressing it.

Homeopathic Medicines for Folliculitis

Folliculitis occurs due to the entry of a skin pathogen into a damaged hair follicle which leads to an infection. Damage to the hair follicles is usually caused by shaving, friction from clothing, skin condition like dermatitis, or making tight braids. The main cause of folliculitis is an infection from the bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus. However, folliculitis may arise from fungal infection or inflammation from ingrown hair as well.

Signs and Symptoms of Folliculitis

In folliculitis, red colored pimples, blisters or pustular eruptions appear on the skin. These eruptions are found around the hair follicle. The blisters may rupture, ooze pus or blood, and form a crust over it. The surrounding skin may be red and inflamed. There may be itching, burning, and pain of varying intensity.

Homeopathic Medicines for Folliculitis

Homeopathy for folliculitis is very safe and highly effective. They help to boost the body’s self-healing mechanism and fight the infection naturally and gently. Homeopathy contributes in healing the eruptions, clearing the discharge, and curing the associated symptoms of itching, burning, and pain. It also helps in treating the chronic tendency of folliculitis. The best remedies for folliculitis include Sulphur, Hepar Sulph, Graphites Naturalis, Calcarea Sulphurica, and Mezereum.

1. Sulphur – Top Grade Medicine for Folliculitis

Sulphur is an excellent treatment for folliculitis. It is useful in cases of folliculitis where there is itching and burning in the eruptions. The itching gets worse in warm conditions. It gets aggravated in the evening or at night. The skin is sensitive to air and washing. Sulphur works well for skin complaints suppressed by the use of ointments.

2. Hepar Sulph – For Folliculitis with Painful Pustular Eruptions

Hepar Sulph is one of the best remedies for folliculitis. The main symptom that points to the use of Hepar Sulph is painful pus-filled eruptions. These eruptions are very sensitive to touch and may have a burning and stinging sensation as well. Increased sweating may be present along with the above symptoms. The patient may also be sensitive to cold air.

3. Graphites Naturalis – For Barber’s Itch

Graphites Naturalis is a good treatment for folliculitis affecting the beard area. Scratching the eruptions may lead to the oozing of sticky fluid. Eruptions are accompanied by an itching, burning and stinging sensation. The skin on the face may also be dry and rough. Hair fall from the beard may also occur.

4. Calcarea Sulphurica – For Discharge of Pus or Blood from the Eruptions

Calcarea Sulphurica is one of the best remedies for folliculitis breakouts that ooze pus or blood. Yellow crusts may cover the eruptions which are tender to touch. Calcarea Sulphurica is among the top grade medicines for the treatment of suppurative conditions. It works to remove pus discharge and treats folliculitis wonderfully.

5. Mezereum – For Folliculitis on the Scalp

Mezereum is a very effective treatment for folliculitis on the scalp. In such cases, there are eruptions on the scalp that ooze pus or sticky discharge. Intolerable itching, which gets worse in warm conditions, is also noticed. In some cases, thick scabs form over the eruptions. There is excessive hair fall in addition to the above symptoms.

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Comments

  1. Hi sir I’m suffering 10; years Folliculits scalp infection, and dandruff, ful hair fall, light boldness, please advise homeopathic medicine

  2. reaya grewal says:

    Hi, i have a terrible, stubborn cystic butt acne. also happens on inner thys. so painful, with pus and blood eruptions and stinging pain. usually more pimples happen around periods. my whole butt is pigmented and scarred due to this. Please help ! its been many years now.

  3. SURESH SINGH says:

    Hi Sir , can hair problem of hair folleculities cured by homeopathic treatment? i am suffering for 3years, please reply

  4. Alok Kumar says:

    I am 34 yr old having dermatitis symptoms of itching above ankle and calf 1 months and folliculitis symptoms from 7 days red spots pus blood from hair roots and rashes over legs hands
    and thigh after taking some ointment cream and 01 antibiotic doxycycline rashes hives controlled but leg itching still a lot also spots continue over legs …kindly suggest some medicine to cure this

  5. Gosula Veerasekhara Reddy says:

    Please send your hospital address,I have suffered with life-long folliculitis on my scalp. The symptoms closely align with the symptoms you list for hepar sulf, calcarea sulphuric & mezereum

  6. Gosula Veerasekhara Reddy says:

    Please send your hospital address,I have suffered with life-long folliculitis on my scalp. The symptoms closely align with the symptoms you list for hepar sulf, calcarea sulphuric & mezereum

  7. Gosula Veerasekhara Reddy says:

    Please send your hospital address

  8. I have suffered with life-long folliculitis on my scalp. The symptoms closely align with the symptoms you list for hepar sulf, calcarea sulphuric & mezereum

  9. small red bumps pus filled all over scalp facing this problem from 4yrs . please provide a remedy for this.

  10. Irfana Shakoor says:

    Hi I delivered baby girl 40 days before. I feel little pimple on labia major some days before. I consulted gyne and she said this is a folloculite of 2 mm .there is nothing to worry. Plz suggest homeopathy medicine for it

  11. Mahlodi Zondo says:

    Good evening my name is Mahlodi. My daughter has been suffering from painful puztular eruption which sometimes don’t pop up but disappear.
    She is 26 yrs old.
    Mostly on the back, under the breasts and arms sometimes under the chin. She has been on docycycline for for three but no response.

    Please assist

  12. Dear Dr Dharma
    After several hair removal AC l treatments by “threading” I developed darkened sensitive areas above my lip. It became apparent that hair was trying to grow under the skin. (I know I already had an issue with liver/kidney insufficiency)
    My condition doesn’t quite fir your skin recommendations

    Thank you for your care
    Lalita

    • Hi dr
      Where can i buy above meds in south africa please

    • Iam suffering from recurrent folliculitis on scalp from last 8 month I was try lots of antibiotics and othr medicines but the response of medicine loss then the reappear plzz give treatment

  13. I am experiencing extreme itchiness in my scalp. No dryness or flaking
    It feels like there is something under the scalp that itches terribly and seems to move to another area on the head when I scratch it

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