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I have folliculitis on my face i have taken flucloxacillin course 2 times and 2 month course erythromycin and still have white heads with hair in them?
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Folliculitis: Since antibiotics have not helped you may have a yeast infection. Have the doctor do a culture and prescribe antifungal medication.
Answered 12/15/2017
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