Question 1

what is its ultimate effect for a person suffered from folliculits decalvans?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis decalva: Persistent infection, scarring, hair loss, open weeping sores on scalp can all occur.

Question 2

i am suffered from flocalitus decalvans  what shall i do it is almost 4yrs since it started what u recommend ?

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Subspecialist: Folliculitis decalvans is the correct spelling. You need to get with a dermatologist you can trust. I have no first-hand experience with it, but the double-antibiotic therapy that's under discussion should be worthwhile. This is serious and i hope that you can get effective control and long-term management.

Question 3

are there any definitive remedies for folliculitis decalvans?

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Folliculitis Decalvs: Folliculitis Decalvans (FD) is a rare neutrophilic infammation of the scalp characterized by painful, recurrent purulent follicular exudation resulting in primary cicatricial alopecia. However, unclear etiology makes FD treatment a difficult task. There is no permanent cure for this condition. It can be controlled to some degree by oral antibiotics with varying results from patient to patient.

Question 4

am suffered from follicullits decalvans what is my treatment ?forward me ur medication

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Dermatology: Folliculitis decalvans is an inflammatory alopecia causing bogginess or induration of scalp with pustules, erosions, crusts, scaling. Begins at a central point and spreads outward, leaving scarring, sores, and hair loss. No cure has been found but  therapy with Rifampin and Clindamycin 300mg each twice a day for 3 to 5 months patients have seen limited to complete improval.

Question 5

i am suffered from folliculitus decalvans & am taking  rifampicin &clindamycin  but causes me serious diarrhea shall i quit?

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Folliculitis decalva: there are other treatment options regimen that don't include clindamycin, which may definitely cause diarrhea. See a dermatologist or infectious diseases specialist

Question 6

i am suffered from folliculitis decalvans &my dr ordered me clindamycin but diarrhea started &stays  for 7 days do i cute the medicine or what?

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Folliculitis: Folliculitis decalvans may be caused by a staph infection, therefore you can substitute another antibiotic like Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) that is sensitive to staph.

Question 7

am taking clindamycin for folliculitis decalvans  as my dr ordered me but it causes me continuous black diarrhea for 10 days , shall i cute it ?

Accepted Answer

Clindamycin: Clindamycin is one of the most common antibiotics caused clostridium difficile  infection (c. Dif.).  If you have diarrhea after started on this medication, you need to make sure c. Diff is not the cause.

Question 8

i had chronic ibs & now am suffered from folliculitus decalvans and my doc. ordered me rifampin & clindamycin shall i take ?i doubt since i have ibs?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis decalva: there are other treatment options regimen that don't include clindamycin, which may definitely cause exacerbation of IBS. See a dermatologist or infectious diseases specialist

Question 9

would like to know what is the difference between folliculitis decalvans and seborrheic dermatitis? i'm having an very dry itchy scalp. no scaling my scalp is sore with sores that scab up. there's no balding but the hair is thinning?

Accepted Answer

: folliculitis is an inflammation of the root of the hair and can occur anywhere in the body. Seborrheic dermatitis is excess secretion of the sebum and occurs in areas where these glands are mores common on the skin E.G. the face and is oily and not dry. It is best that you see a dermatologist for prper management

Question 10

is folliculitis painful?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Folliculitis caused by bacterial infection can be painful.  Other kinds are itchy, and still others have no symptoms at all.

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What is its ultimate effect for a person suffered from folliculits decalvans?

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I am suffered from flocalitus decalvans what shall i do it is almost 4yrs since it started what u recommend ?

A member asked:

Are there any definitive remedies for folliculitis decalvans?

A member asked:

Am suffered from follicullits decalvans what is my treatment ?forward me ur medication

A member asked:

I am suffered from folliculitus decalvans & am taking rifampicin &clindamycin but causes me serious diarrhea shall i quit?

A member asked:

I am suffered from folliculitis decalvans &my dr ordered me clindamycin but diarrhea started &stays for 7 days do i cute the medicine or what?

A member asked:

Am taking clindamycin for folliculitis decalvans as my dr ordered me but it causes me continuous black diarrhea for 10 days , shall i cute it ?

A member asked:

I had chronic ibs & now am suffered from folliculitus decalvans and my doc. ordered me rifampin & clindamycin shall i take ?i doubt since i have ibs?

A member asked:

Would like to know what is the difference between folliculitis decalvans and seborrheic dermatitis? i'm having an very dry itchy scalp. no scaling my scalp is sore with sores that scab up. there's no balding but the hair is thinning?

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Is folliculitis painful?

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