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Does folliculitis clear up by itself?
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Yes: yes with soap and water it will resolve Sometimes it will just resolve sometimes with OTC antibiotic creams. If no resolution then may need oral antibiotics to clear it
Answered 11/16/2014
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Sometimes: At times, your body can fight off a minor follicular infection. At other times, you may require antibiotics to treat. Best wishes.
Answered 11/4/2014
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