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Does folliculitis clear up by itself?

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Dr. Steven Warren answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/16/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sometimes: At times, your body can fight off a minor follicular infection. At other times, you may require antibiotics to treat. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/4/2014

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