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Have foliculitus bad on back of neck, on antibiotics, vitamin c and zinc, is there anything i can put on it to help?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Anti biotic ointment: Apply warm compresses for twenty minutes and then apply an antibiotic ointment like neosporin several times a day.

Answered 2/12/2013

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Follicular is: Generally responds well to topical clindamycin.

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A member asked:

Have foliculitus bad on back of neck, on antibiotics, vitamin c and zinc, is there anything i can put on it to help?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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