Question 1

what are causes of scalp folliculitis? and how it looks like

Accepted Answer

Infectious organisms: Folliculitis is an infection of the hair pocket (follicle), that may be caused by bacteria, fungi, mites, or inflammation of an ingrown hair. The way it looks may include clusters of small red bumps, pus-filled blisters, and itchy or burning skin.

Question 2

how do i clear up scalp folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

Medicated shampoo: Typically I have patients try an over the counter medicated shampoo such as head and shoulders or Nizoral (ketoconazole) to start, but if that is not effective, i give them a prescription shampoo and sometimes a topical antibiotic to control this pesky condtion. There not a cure for folliculitis, but rather patients can control it with proper meds.

Question 3

what is typical dose of vibramycin 100mg for scalp folliculitis?  is it once or twice a day?

Accepted Answer

Typical dose: For doxycycline and for different conditions is 100 mg twice a day. In your case that should be discussed with your prescriber as the intent; treatment/ prevention, should be factored in as well.

Question 4

would i get scalp folliculitis if i slightly touch the folliculitis i have on my back and then touch my hair?

Accepted Answer

: No. Folliculitis is not usually spread from one body area to another.

Question 5

scalp folliculitis gone  after 15 dys of vibramycin 100 mg/day but back again after 1 week break. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial culture: of icall antibiotics for thscalp, possible antibiotic change, notify physician and ask about topical antibiotics for the scalp.

Question 6

i have scalp folliculitis and have gone off a year of antibiotics for it. it is still reoccurring though mild and localised. will i outgrow it?

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Maybe: Some people become colonized by staph in their scalp. The use of antibacterial soap mixed with your shampoo will decrease the bacteria. Oral vitamin c and bovine colostrum are options to stimulate the white blood cells to help prevent follicultis.

Question 7

i have scalp folliculitis for over two years. antibiotics help but they return again. what are potential bad consequences of having these for so long?

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Dermatologist: Chronic inflammation can have consequences like scarring of the skin, hair loss, spread of infection to other sites in the body and in long standing cases development of skin cancer. It would be prudent to consult a dermatologist.

Question 8

scalp folliculitis gone after 1 week of vibramycin 100mg/day i kept taking it for another week.all cleared but back again.how long should i keep takng?

Accepted Answer

Scalp dermatitis: Would call you doctor and tell them. is it bacterial or fungal/ eczema?  If fungal perhaps they can prescribe a shampoo that has antifungal effects like Nizoral.  Would t follow up with  dermatology as well.

Question 9

i have been suffering from scalp folliculitis. 1st it had been came since last 4 years.
at atge beggining time it create itchy scalp and and small pim?

Accepted Answer

Needs Careful Care: Your question is hard to understand.But in general, if you have folliculitis in the scalp, you require frequent hair washing with a careful scrub of the scalp each time, use of topical antiseptic like Hibiclens and probably an oral antibiotic.Since this is a recurring problem, you'd best see a dermatologist.Also, think about what may be setting you up for this recurring problem. It's often obvious

Question 10

what shampoo can u recommend for oily scalp? it's giving me a scalp folliculitis! :( all over my head. everyday. :(

Accepted Answer

Seborrhea: There are few reasons why you might have such a condition.
Try using Shampoo containing Ketocanazole, as it helps in sorting few of these conditions.
However, if the condition persists you might need to see your doctor or a skin specialist; you mentioned the word "Folliculitis" and this might be caused by infectious organisms.

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Scalp folliculitis gone after 15 dys of vibramycin 100 mg/day but back again after 1 week break. what should i do?

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I have scalp folliculitis for over two years. antibiotics help but they return again. what are potential bad consequences of having these for so long?

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Scalp folliculitis gone after 1 week of vibramycin 100mg/day i kept taking it for another week.all cleared but back again.how long should i keep takng?

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I have been suffering from scalp folliculitis. 1st it had been came since last 4 years. at atge beggining time it create itchy scalp and and small pim?

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What shampoo can u recommend for oily scalp? it's giving me a scalp folliculitis! :( all over my head. everyday. :(

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