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How do i treat and prevent folliculitis?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Benzoyl peroxide was: If benzoyl peroxide washdoes not help then see a dermatologist for topical or oral antibiotics.

Answered 3/13/2014

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Folliculitis: Folliculitis is infection of hair base with bacteria or fungus. If it is mild then use antibacterial soap, clean with burrows solution and topical antibiotic. If severe then use systemic antibiotics. Hygiene is important. No use of public place pool, sauna. Use of own grooming stuff and antibacterial soap.No oil. If chronic, recurrent, severe then laser may help. Also see the dermatologist. Thanks.

Answered 1/2/2014

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