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Folliculitis — inflammation of the hair follicle — can be driven by shaving, friction, sweat, occlusion, or bacterial and yeast imbalance. Our Independent Nurse Prescriber identifies your likely trigger pattern and builds a targeted plan to calm existing inflammation and reduce the chance of recurrence.
Start Online ConsultationImportant Safety Information
This service is appropriate for mild to moderate folliculitis being managed on a non-urgent basis. If you are experiencing fever, feeling generally unwell, or notice infection spreading rapidly, please seek urgent in-person medical care rather than an online consultation. Do not delay urgent assessment.
The Process
Answer a short questionnaire covering the location, pattern, duration and likely triggers of your folliculitis — and upload clear photos of the affected area. This allows our specialist to assess your case accurately without the need for an in-person appointment.
Your case is reviewed within 24–48 business hours by our Independent Nurse Prescriber. A clinically informed management plan is created around your specific trigger type, affected area and skin profile — including prescription-level options where clinically appropriate.
You receive a written AM/PM plan covering routine, prevention and escalation guidance. Where appropriate, prescription or compounded products are coordinated for delivery via pharmacy — with all costs disclosed in full before anything is issued.
Common Questions
If you are experiencing fever, feeling generally unwell, or notice the infection spreading rapidly beyond the original site, you should seek urgent in-person medical care — not an online consultation. This service is appropriate for mild to moderate folliculitis being managed on a non-urgent basis. Where there is any clinical uncertainty, your plan will include clear guidance on when to escalate.
Bacterial folliculitis — most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus — typically presents as pustules around individual follicles, often on areas prone to friction or occlusion. Pityrosporum folliculitis, caused by a yeast, tends to appear as a monomorphic itchy rash across the chest, back or shoulders and is frequently misidentified as acne. Treatment differs significantly between the two — which is why accurate pattern assessment is central to your plan.
Prescription options — including topical and, where appropriate, oral treatments — are discussed privately where the consultation supports safe prescribing. Medication is paid separately, directly via pharmacy, and all costs are disclosed in full before anything is issued. The consultation fee covers the specialist review and your written plan only.
Recurrent folliculitis is one of the most common reasons patients seek specialist review. In many cases it is driven by an unresolved or unidentified trigger — whether mechanical, microbial or routine-related — rather than inadequate treatment. Your plan will map likely perpetuating factors and include a structured approach to reducing recurrence, including escalation criteria if the pattern continues despite first-line management.
Yes — significantly. Shaving against the grain, using blunt blades, or shaving dry skin creates micro-trauma at the follicle opening that increases the risk of bacterial entry and ingrown hairs, both of which drive folliculitis. Your plan will include specific guidance on technique, blade hygiene and product selection for the affected area — adjustments that are often more effective than topical treatment alone.
No — medication and compounded products are paid separately, directly via pharmacy. All costs are disclosed in full before any prescription is issued. There are no hidden charges. The consultation fee covers the specialist review and your written management plan.
Transparent Pricing
All consultations are carried out by an Independent Nurse Prescriber within a CQC-registered clinic.
Medication and compounded products are priced separately and paid directly via pharmacy. All costs are disclosed in full before any prescription is issued.
Your Skin. Our Expertise.
Get specialist-level folliculitis assessment and management without leaving home. Your consultation is reviewed by our Independent Nurse Prescriber within 24–48 business hours.
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