Q I thought it was folliculitis, but one spot is getting hard and swollen, hurts a lot when pressed, and I have a fever. Is it okay to receive only Korean medicine treatment as is?
A If it is hard, swollen, very painful, and accompanied by fever, it may have progressed to a boil or cellulitis, which is dangerous. In this case, before Korean medicine treatment, you must seek immediate care at a dermatology clinic or hospital.
Detailed Answer
When folliculitis progresses deep into the follicle, it can grow into a hard, very painful boil, and if the infection rapidly spreads to surrounding tissue, it can develop into cellulitis, where the affected area becomes red, swollen, and feverish. Cellulitis carries the risk of spreading into a systemic infection, so if the affected area rapidly enlarges or if fever, severe pain, or spreading redness occurs, you must seek immediate care such as antibiotic treatment at a dermatology clinic or hospital without delay.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we do not recommend Korean medicine treatment first when there are such emergency warning signs. Since safety is most important, it is advisable to bring the acute infection under control with appropriate conventional treatment, then continue with Korean medicine treatment that addresses the root cause of recurring folliculitis.
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