Question 1

does folliculitis have a cure? what is the best treatment for folliculitis in hair and beard (face)?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician. You may visit this site for info and discuss it with your doctor.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/folliculitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20361634

Question 2

what can i use to clear my face up quickly? i believe i have folliculitis from shaving.

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: Couple of suggestions  - avoid the triple and quad razors - they tend to cut the follicle off below the skin - creating the possibility of an ingrown hair.   I usually recommend a good otc facial scrub  that helps refresh the skin and cuts down on blind pores.  Any good acne wash will help reduce the level of skin bacteria as well.  A clean fresh razor will also help.

Question 3

why scalp foliculitis mostly show up on back side of the head (like in my case)? what is so special about that area in this context?

Accepted Answer

: Scalp folliculitis is common on areas of the scalp which may have compromised circulation depending on the portion of the skull which is resting on a mattress or pillow. There are other factors, and the area involved may simply be random. See a dermatologist to be certain about origin and treatment.

Question 4

my 8 year old son suffered from folliculitis. he now has had a patch in his head for the past 2 months. will his hair ever grow back?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The hair bearing areas are tolerant to some localized disturbance & will often regrow hair after the inflammation settles down.If significant scarring occurs, it can leave a hairless patch. If bothersome to a kid as they grow older, the area can be cut out & the remaining scalp stretched & re-aligned to cover the defect.

Question 5

i've been prescribed 100mg minomycin for folliculitis. i've used it for almost a week and it's worse than ever on my chest, back and face. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Takes longer to work: It takes longer than a week.Use for another week and if still no better call the prescribing doctor

Question 6

can i use ketoconazole cream on my face for folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

Can, but not helpful: Folliculitis is a result of bacterial overgrowth/infections of your hair follicles...Typically just annoying rather than dangerous. It is basically a small zit. So, topical or oral acne medications can help.
Ketoconazole is an antifungal cream (good for ringworms, jock-itch, athlete foot etc.) and will not do anything to the bacteria above.
It won't do you harm, but won't do any good.
Good luck.

Question 7

do you think my skin under my penis head is swollen because i bandaged it up because of sores from folliculitis on my head? two days ago it was fine

Accepted Answer

Infected?: You shouldn&#x27;t get folliculitis on the head of your penis. Folliculitis is an infection of hair follicles and there are no hair follicles there. So the sores you had there, and now the swelling that is spreading down the shaft makes me concerned that you might have an infection. Suggest you see your doctor as soon as possible.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

i am having scalp folliculitis.  it's is at a small area of head. i have heard that after the course of antibiotic, it does recur?

Accepted Answer

Topicals: Follicular does recur in people prone to it.  You should have an antibiotic cream rx from you doctor as oral antibiotics only used for severe cases not responding to a topical treatment.

Question 10

i got a little bump on my scalp that looks like folliculitis after scratching my head, and i already have folliculitis on my leg so i think it spread because of that and no caution. do i need to treat it?

Accepted Answer

: If it is folliculitis- yes- it would need to be treated

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Does folliculitis have a cure? what is the best treatment for folliculitis in hair and beard (face)?

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What can i use to clear my face up quickly? i believe i have folliculitis from shaving.

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Why scalp foliculitis mostly show up on back side of the head (like in my case)? what is so special about that area in this context?

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My 8 year old son suffered from folliculitis. he now has had a patch in his head for the past 2 months. will his hair ever grow back?

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I've been prescribed 100mg minomycin for folliculitis. i've used it for almost a week and it's worse than ever on my chest, back and face. any ideas?

A member asked:

Can i use ketoconazole cream on my face for folliculitis?

A member asked:

Do you think my skin under my penis head is swollen because i bandaged it up because of sores from folliculitis on my head? two days ago it was fine

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I am having scalp folliculitis. it's is at a small area of head. i have heard that after the course of antibiotic, it does recur?

A member asked:

I got a little bump on my scalp that looks like folliculitis after scratching my head, and i already have folliculitis on my leg so i think it spread because of that and no caution. do i need to treat it?

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