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Kidney Transplant & Folliculitis

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Definition of Folliculitis is:

Folliculitis is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles become inflamed. It's often caused by an infection with bacteria.

My research indicates that this condition is fairly common to transplant precipitants.

Does anyone have any experience with this issue? Can you offer any solutions/relief? It is not extremely painful but annoying.

Does anyone have a solution?

Thanks in advance for tips and/or advice.

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EYatNKFSvdMYLIF

Wow thank you! I didn't know that and this explains a lot. After my transplant I was instructed to see a Dermatologist yearly. I have seen him quite often due to folliculitis. The Dermatologist is the best recommendation I can give you because he can diagnose and treat you appropriately. I found a lot of relief because with my first one my Primary Care wasn't sure what it was and gave me Mucipiron which actually is one med that helped but I was given a better topical later which I forget what it is and what was done. I see my doc 2 or 3 times a year with thinking its that and it turns out to be also something else. Its most important to get exaamined because to my shock i had precancerous moles I never notices that looked like black and blue marks as well. The lotion and what ever they did at the dermatologist office helped me immensely.

I wish you well and feeling the best you can!

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bisley in reply toEYatNKFSvdMYLIF

I have the same problem. My dermatologist gave me both clintimycin lotion and solution. They helped quite a bit, but the minute i stopped it's like I never started. It's a constant bsttle.

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Ynnep in reply tobisley

Thanks for your reply. Your information is appreciated.

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sugabear

Where is your folliculitis and what’s causing it?

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Ynnep in reply tosugabear

My folliculitis is in a personal area (like diaper rash). How embarrassing! Don't feel comfortable sharing with PCP .

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sugabear in reply toYnnep

May I gently suggest that you put aside your fears and talk to your doctor? Folliculitis can develop into cellulitis, which could put you in the hospital and impact your transplant.

Soaps with Tea tree oil seem to help quite a bit.

For everyone else reading the thread, if you have issues with folliculitis, make sure that you are changing your razor every time you use it if you can. Do not let it sit in high bacteria conditions like the bottom of your shower floor or touching the surface of your sink. You can also use washes like Hibiclens, but those can be very harsh.

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Ynnep in reply tosugabear

Thank you much for your reply!

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Eyak1971

Had the same problem in the same area. Used over the counter anti biotic cream. Seemed to keep in check when it became painful. Thought it was pimples originally but urologist clarified problem.

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Capecorp

My husband was advised to use Dermol 500 lotion for showering which helped a lot.

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MomofRecipient

My son gets folliculitis frequently since transplant. He gets it on his face, back, chest, etc. Dermatologist has him take a prophylactic Doxycycline daily (Team approved), Mucipiron anti-bacterial ointment, and Safeguard soap. Mucipiron is very effective if we get it on at first sight of infection. But, twice it has developed into cellulitis which put him in the hospital. Best of medical care to you.

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Ynnep in reply toMomofRecipient

Thanks for the information. I hope your son starts feeling better soon.

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