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My scalp folliculitis has large white pustules, a swab said no staph/strep. stress related breakouts. i use mild shampoo. treatment? contrl w/ mino
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Scalp folliculities: Sometimes may benefit from use of dandruff shampoos and use of antibiotics
Answered 3/22/2018
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