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A member asked:

Went to the dr for rash. dr said folliculitis. said to put benzoly peroxide 1 x day. do i also need antibiotics? he did not prescribe any. he saidmild

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Follow advice: It would be prudent to follow your doctor's advice. Un-necessary antibiotics are not an innocuous issue.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/7/2014

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