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Have folliculitis in pubic area , using flucloxacillin + kenacomb cream. now have sticky white crust on undies, what is it? is this a worrying sign?

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Probably not: Although, it is really hard to know without seeing it, but if the antibiotic you are taking is the right choice one, crusting may represent healing. I am not sure what you are using the cream for but mixed in with pus it may dry up causing crusts to develop.

Answered 2/16/2021

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A member asked:

Have folliculitis in pubic area , using flucloxacillin + kenacomb cream. now have sticky white crust on undies, what is it? is this a worrying sign?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

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