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What can i use to treat folliculitis on my chest?
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Antibiotics: Most of time, dermatologists would use oral doxycycline. Others include minocycline, Clindamycin or sulfa-drugs. Topicals would help but less effective. You'd better let dermatologists handle it instead of doing it yourself.
Answered 10/1/2015
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You can: You can try benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. If does not work then see a dermatologist.
Answered 6/23/2016
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