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Please share an interesting fact about dealing with folliculitis.

19 doctors weighed in across 15 answers
Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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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Dr. Mabria Loqman answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Ignore: Keeping your skin clean and dry can help prevent folliculitis.

Answered 6/11/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: If chronic might need daily antibiotics.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

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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Dr. Khayriyyah Chandler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

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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