Abordagem dos recursos terapêuticos para tratamento das foliculites

Abstract

Healthy skin is essential for physical and psychological well-being. However, when attacked, it can generate injuries, which in the day-to-day end up interfering in the self-esteem of human beings. Among the dysfunctions, folliculitis is the infection of the hair follicle usually caused by bacteria, fungi or viruses, most often in women it is common in the legs, groin and armpits and in men, in the beard. The aim of this study was to carry out, through a narrative bibliographic review, an approach to therapeutic resources for the treatment of folliculitis. As irritated or inflamed areas cause a lot of discomfort, the search for appropriate treatments is often necessary. Studies have shown that there are effective therapeutic options on the market for each type of folliculitis and that the combination of procedures provides better results. Among the main treatments used are chemical peels, laser epilation, high frequency, Intense Pulsed Light (LIP) and light-emitting iodine (LED. These techniques differ in their degree of effectiveness. Topical therapies with active ingredient antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, regenerating, healing, soothing and depigmenting can also be associated.Through this study we highlight that one of the most common treatments is laser therapy, which allows a long period without unwanted hair. procedures can be combined to enhance the results, such as skin cleaning, use of physical and chemical peels and dermocosmetics. It is noteworthy that for each patient it is important to draw up an individualized treatment protocol and that the procedures are performed by qualified professionals and trained in the field of aesthetics.