Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of baby's molluscum contagiosum during the recovery period?Doctor's answer:
Folliculitis is caused by Staphylococcus aureus entering the pores on the skin. Small pustules, the size of needles, can be seen on the skin. If several nearby hair follicles are simultaneously infected by Staphylococcus aureus, larger pustules, the size of green beans or soybeans, may appear on the skin. Folliculitis commonly occurs on the scalp, face, buttocks, and the surface of the limbs. The key to preventing folliculitis is to maintain skin cleanliness and ventilation. Once folliculitis occurs, apply a 2% concentration of iodine solution to the affected area three to four times a day. When applying, let the cotton swab soaked in iodine solution stay on the affected area for a moment to facilitate the absorption of the medication. However, for folliculitis on the face or other sensitive areas, use iodine with caution to avoid leaving a pigmentation mark.