Ignore: More than one cause of folliculitis, once treated, need to maintain care. May need to see derm doc.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Ignore: When you get it, get culture and take antibiotics to complete the course.
Answered 4/9/2014
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Ignore: New razor blades. Light deodorants. Mild OTC cortosne cream; hoever if severe- antibibiotics.
Answered 5/22/2014
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Ignore: Folliculitis is common and easily treated in most cases. See the Dr. if needed and get well soon!
Answered 6/9/2014
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Ignore: Keeping your skin clean and dry can help prevent folliculitis.
Answered 6/11/2014
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Ignore: A small red pustule surrounding the hair shafts is characteristic.
Answered 6/11/2014
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Ignore: Excellent treatment options afer avalible.
Answered 7/1/2014
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Ignore: If chronic might need daily antibiotics.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Ignore: Hot, moist compresses may help drain the affected follicles.
Answered 7/27/2014
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Ignore: Hot tubs can cause folliculitis. Usuly the rash occurs about 2-3 days after being in a hot tub.
Answered 7/28/2014
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Ignore: While folliculitis specifically means inflammation at follicle, it can be associated with bacteria.
Answered 5/21/2016
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Ignore: Warm compresses applied three times /day, antibacterial soaps when showering/bathing could help.
Answered 2/4/2015
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Avoid: Avoid 2+ blade razors.Add tea tree to all natural soap.Probiotics.Handwash.Decrease sugar.Get help.
Answered 7/1/2015
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Ignore: Wash sin with soap and water daily.
Answered 10/21/2015
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Ignore: Treat early with warm, wet compresses and if no improvement in 72 hrs seek medical consultation.
Answered 2/27/2019
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