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Would you use acyclovir to treat folliculitis?
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Rx folliculitis: Folliculitis is most often cause by bacteria and occasionally by fungi, therefore Acyclovir shouldn't be of any help given that it's an anti-viral agent.
Answered 9/4/2017
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No: Acyclovir is specific for treating the virus associated with cold sores and folliculitis is due to bacteria
Answered 6/24/2014
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