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A member asked:

I've had folliculitis for a while now and pills make it worse. does distilled white vinegar help get rid of it or is it bad to use?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

May help!: Vinegar has anti fungal and antibacterial properties. May help! won't hurt!

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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