Beard Folliculitis: Symptoms and Treatment

One of the reasons that can cause bald spots to appear in the beard is the development of skin conditions such as folliculitis in the beard. Folliculitis in the beard area is very common and can appear for various reasons. Knowing the symptoms and their treatment is key to knowing when to see a specialist.

In the blog de Hospital Capilar, an expert clinic in beard grafting in Madrid, Murcia and Pontevedra, we tell you everything you need to know to identify folliculitis in the beard, its causes and possible treatments.

What is beard folliculitis?

Folliculitis in the beard is understood as the inflammation of the hair follicles in the area. This inflammation can have various origins and, depending on its cause, one treatment or another is required. Visually, folliculitis presents with redness of the affected area and pimples or pimples that may contain pus.

The development of folliculitis in the beard, as we have commented previously, can lead to the appearance of bald beard and loss of density. This is why it is important to detect it early and, if necessary, see a specialist to treat it.

Causes of beard folliculitis

Inflammation of the hair follicles, in this case in the beard, although folliculitis can also occur on the scalp, can occur for various reasons. Knowing what is the cause that causes it is key both to treat it and to avoid it.

Friction or bad shave

The most common origin of folliculitis is a minor injury such as friction from wearing excessively tight clothing or a bad shave. The characteristic ingrown hairs when shaving is almost daily is a symptom of folliculitis.

These are the less serious cases since with a good beard care routine and once the cause of this skin lesion has been eliminated, it is not usually necessary to resort to medical treatments.

Bacterial infection

A bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus causes what is known as staphylococcal folliculitis. In these cases, it is necessary to resort to pharmacological treatment to reduce the symptoms.

Fungi or yeast

Another type of folliculitis is that caused by fungi. In these cases it is called fungal folliculitis, which is contagious and, again, requires drug treatment.

Symptoms of beard folliculitis

Knowing the symptoms of folliculitis in the beard area is key to starting the right care on time. The inflammation of the hair follicles is easy to identify since it presents very characteristic symptoms.

pimples in the beard

Folliculitis in the beard area is mainly identified by the appearance of pimples in the affected area. These pimples may or may not contain pus, but their rounded shape around the hair follicles is characteristic.

Redness of the area

Redness of the affected area is another common symptom of folliculitis in the beard area. It can even accompany discomfort such as itching or stinging.

irritation and discomfort

The lesions caused by folliculitis tend to cause discomfort, some even feel pain in the most serious cases.

How is beard folliculitis treated?

At the first symptoms of folliculitis, it is advisable to see a specialist to receive the appropriate treatment before the symptoms worsen. Normally, topical treatments are used in the affected area but it will depend, in any case, on the opinion of the responsible doctor.

use of antibiotics

When is a infection of bacterial origin What causes folliculitis in the beard, topical antibiotics are usually recommended to stop its progress. These require a prescription.

antifungal creams

On the other hand, when a fungal infection is the cause of the inflammation of the hair follicles, the ideal is to apply a cream or ointment with antifungal action. Again, they require a prescription.  

Is it possible to have a beard graft with folliculitis?

El beard graft It is one of the most demanded solutions to recover the density of the area. This is due to the naturalness of the results, since it is the patient's own hair that is implanted. But, is a beard graft viable in cases of folliculitis?

It is an essential condition that the area to be intervened is in perfect condition., since otherwise the result of the beard implant could not be as expected. This is why in cases of folliculitis, the problem should be treated before the beard graft and, from there, you can undergo the intervention normally.