Vulvar folliculitis

　　1. Etiology

　　Vulvar folliculitis is an inflammatory condition caused by non-specific purulent bacteria invading the vulvar hair follicles. Scratching, friction, high temperature, humidity, and sweating are predisposing factors.

　　2. Pathogenesis

　　When the vulvar skin is stimulated by vaginal secretions such as lochia, inflammatory leukorrhea, sweat, humidity, etc., and the patient does not pay attention to the local cleanliness of the vulva, combined with obesity, friction, and skin damage (including preoperative skin preparation injury, etc.), it can lead to pathogen invasion of the hair follicles and trigger vulvar folliculitis.

　　Vulvar folliculitis is an inflammatory condition caused by non-specific purulent bacteria invading the vulvar hair follicles. Scratching, friction, high temperature, humidity, and sweating are predisposing factors. The skin around the vulvar hair follicle orifices becomes red, swollen, and painful, gradually forming conical abscesses with a hair piercing the center. These abscesses can be multiple, with adjacent small abscesses merging to form larger ones. Simultaneously, there is severe congestion, edema, and pain in the perineum. It can also be complicated by candidal infection.

　　The perianal skin around the hair follicle orifices becomes red, swollen, and painful, gradually forming conical abscesses with a hair piercing the center. These abscesses can be multiple, with adjacent small abscesses merging to form larger ones. Simultaneously, there is severe congestion, edema, and pain in the perineum.

　　First, precautions

　　1, the direction of wiping after urination and defecation is from front to back.

　　2, when taking a bath, treat the pubic area as an important part and wash it thoroughly.

　　3, change underwear frequently, keep the pubic area dry.

　　4, passionate couples, do not shave pubic hair, it is best to use trimming; if you have to shave, pay attention to cleaning and the maintenance of the pubic area within one week after shaving.

　　Second, prognosis

　　With timely treatment, there is no adverse prognosis.

　　The diagnosis of vulvar folliculitis not only relies on clinical manifestations but also requires necessary examinations. Such as blood routine examination, white blood cells and neutrophils may increase, and bacterial culture and drug sensitivity test of follicular secretion to facilitate the selection of antibiotics.

　　First, dietetic therapy for vulvar folliculitis

　　1, Mung Bean Porridge

　　Formula: 50g of mung beans, 150g of glutinous rice, and an appropriate amount of ice syrup.

　　Preparation: Wash mung beans and glutinous rice, put them into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook until the beans are soft and the rice is blooming to make a thin porridge. Then add a little ice syrup, boil slightly, and stir well, and it is ready to eat.

　　Usage: Eat twice a day, in the morning and evening.

　　Efficacy: Clears summer heat and generates fluid, resolves toxins and swelling.

　　Application: Applicable for conditions such as folliculitis, boils, boils, summer heat, dry thirst, high fever, and prevention of heatstroke.

　　Avoid: People with spleen and stomach deficiency should avoid eating; avoid spicy and刺激性 foods during the period of eating porridge.

　　2, Mixed Three-bean Porridge

　　Formula: 50g of mung beans, 50g of black beans, 50g of red beans, 150g of glutinous rice, and an appropriate amount of sugar.

　　Preparation: Wash mung beans, black beans, and red beans separately and set aside. Wash glutinous rice and set aside. First, put the three kinds of beans into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook until the beans are five degrees of maturity, then add the glutinous rice and cook together until the beans are soft and the rice is blooming. Then add a little sugar and boil slightly, and it is ready to eat.

　　Usage: Eat at breakfast and dinner.

　　Efficacy: Clears heat, resolves toxins, and relieves summer heat.

　　Application: Applicable for conditions such as folliculitis, boils, and heat rash.

　　Note: If black beans are not available, Job's tears can be used as a substitute.

　　3, Patrinia scabiosa ointment

　　Formula: 5000g of Patrinia scabiosa, 1500g of honey, 40kg of clean water.

　　Preparation: Wash the fresh Patrinia scabiosa thoroughly, put it in a pot, add 40kg of clean water, boil it with strong fire, then simmer with low fire for 3 hours, filter the juice, then boil the juice in the pot again, concentrate it into a paste of 1500ml, add 1500g of honey, stir well, wait until it cools down, and store it in a bottle for later use.

　　Usage: 10-20ml each time, pour boiling water and take twice a day.

　　Its efficacy is to clear heat and detoxify, and remove dampness and swelling.

　　It is applicable for suppurative skin diseases such as folliculitis and cellulitis.

　　Avoid spicy and刺激性 foods and various types of alcohol during the period of taking ointment.

　　Second, what foods are good for the body with vulvar folliculitis

　　1, drink more water.

　　2, eat more vegetables and fruits, increase vitamins, and keep the bowels smooth and easy.

　　3, cooling foods such as mung beans, which have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, can be eaten when there is cancerous fever. Loofah, cools the blood and detoxifies.

　　Three, it is best not to eat certain foods for vulvar folliculitis

　　1. Pay attention to diet, eat less alcohol and spicy and sour刺激性 foods, and those with recurrent symptoms should eat less greasy foods.

　　2. Avoid greasy, fried, moldy, and salted foods.

　　3. Avoid monosodium glutamate and chicken essence, as they can increase the excretion of zinc.

　　Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Method for Vulvar Furunculosis:

　　1. Home Remedy for Furunculosis:Isatis indigotica 15 grams. Decoct and take one dose a day. At the same time, apply the residue to the affected area. Copper green, lead powder, light powder, flue alum, and rosin each 3 grams. Grind into fine powder and apply with sesame oil to the affected area.

　　2. Home Remedy for Furunculosis:Polygonum multiflorum 10 grams, 7 eggplants (or an appropriate amount of eggplant leaves when eggplants are not available), boil 300 milliliters of water, take 150 milliliters in the morning and evening, for 7 days, and it will not recur.

　　3. Home Remedy for Furunculosis:Chinese toad skin 30 grams, finely ground, mixed with fresh pig bile to form a paste and applied to the affected area (mix as needed, do not ingest or get into the eyes), once or twice a day, can relieve pain and improve the condition, and can be cured in 7 days. Red chili peppers, borneol, sesame oil, raw alum, and beeswax in appropriate amounts. Cut off the stems and seeds of the chili peppers, put the tips downward, add an equal amount of borneol, alum, and beeswax coarse powder, leaving 1/4 empty space, pour in an appropriate amount of sesame oil. Hold the chili pepper with a pair of tweezers, light the tip, and slowly drip the oil into a glass. Use a clean brush to apply this hot oil to the affected area. Once or twice a day.

　　4. Home Remedy for Furunculosis:Rhubarb, Phellodendron amurense, Scutellaria baicalensis, and Sophora flavescens each 9 grams. Boil the decoction and wash the affected area, once or twice a day. Xanthium sibiricum, Alum, Chrysanthemum morifolium, and Sophora flavescens each 9 grams, Cnidium monnieri and Kochia scoparia each 15 grams. Boil the decoction and wash the affected area while it is still hot. Cinnamomum camphora (charred) 3 grams,槐角炭3 grams, rosin 2 grams. Grind into fine powder and apply with sesame oil to the affected area.

　　5. Home Remedy for Furunculosis:Take 3 grams of Chinese toad skin powder (finely ground), 1.5 grams of borneol, and 2 eggs. Boil the eggs and take out the yolks, crush them and place them in a iron spoon, first fry the yolks with low heat until they turn brown, then fry them with high heat until oil comes out. Remove the residue and take the oil, then mix the Chinese toad skin powder and borneol evenly and add them to the yolk oil, making it into a paste for later use. When using the medicine, clean the affected area, apply the above prepared paste externally to the affected area, once or twice a day, until the condition improves. The Western medical treatment for vulvar furunculosis: 1. Remove the cause of the disease, try to keep the vulva clean and dry. Avoid irritation and pressure.