Question 1

would taking tumeric and oregano oil capsules daily help my folliculitis?  if so how long before i can expect to see results?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: The treatment you mentioned is not suitable for folliculits or any other illness. It would be prudent to see a doctor for proper evaluation and treatment.

Question 2

is folliculitis painful?

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

Question 3

how could i treat folliculitis?

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Different ways: If it is not severe and over the counter benzoyl peroxidewash maybe all you need. If it is serious in that you have a lot of lesions, i would see your primary care doctor or a dermatologist to see if an oral antibiotic is necessary.

Question 4

what are the tests for folliculitis?

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Exam and history: Best test is looking at the rash and asking the right questions. Distribution and preceding activities are the big clues. Sometimes a culture is helpful in selecting an antibiotic if one is deemed necessary.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of folliculitis?

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Follicle inflammatio: Inflammation of the follicle can be recognized by characteristic redness, swelling and sometimes pustule limited to hair follicles.  Often caused by infection with common skin bacteria after minor trauma to the skin. Sometimes painful and itchy.

Question 6

what sort of disorder is folliculitis?

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Boils: The common name is a "boil".  It is an infection of a hair follicle usually by a staph or strep bacteria.  For those with recurrent boils it is possible they harbor this bacteria just inside the nose.  This can be treated.  See your physician.

Question 7

what is turmeric good for?

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Broccoli: I like to saute broccoli with garlic and turmeric in olive oil.  The active ingredients in turmeric such as curcurmin are being studied for their medicinal value, but at this time i know of no evidence that food-grade turmeric has an specific medicinal properties.

Question 8

is folliculitis contagious?

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No.: "no" to other people, but may be "yes" to yourself-it might spread from one area to another.

Question 9

what are the benefits of turmeric use?

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Many many benefits: Turmeric is among the healthiest of herbs. It & its constituent curcumin is an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, thins blood, supports liver detox, protects against cancer & kills cancer cells, protects against alzheimer's, lowers cholesterol, protects against heart failure etc. I recommend meriva, an extract that is very well absorbed. See http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=foodspice&dbid=78.

Question 10

does turmeric stop bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Turmeric with slaked lime has been used in home remedies to stop bleeding.

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