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A member asked:
If folliculitis has reduced slightly in terms of swelling, what can i do to make sure it doesn't swell up again?
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Meds: Warm compresses and no shaving the area, pulling on hair, oils or products on the area. Antibiotics may be needed if worsening pain, swelling or fever in the area or redness spreading. Hope you continue to improve.
Answered 4/21/2015
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