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I am suffered from folliculitus decalvans & am taking rifampicin &clindamycin but causes me serious diarrhea shall i quit?

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Folliculitis decalva: there are other treatment options regimen that don't include clindamycin, which may definitely cause diarrhea. See a dermatologist or infectious diseases specialist

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/2/2014

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