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Is there a home remedy (or an over-the-counter product) that can treat inflamed hair follicles?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

INFLAMED FOLLICLES: NOTHING OVER THE COUNTER THAT I AM AWARE OF. CHECK WITH A LOCAL DERMATOLOGIST.

Answered 10/14/2015

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