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I have folliculitis frm months n diabetes test shows prediabetic .r these two prblms related? wht should i do to control my diabetes n infection?
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Yes: Diabetes is a risk factor for infectious folliculitis. You need to see PCP for diabetes treatment that may require diet only, weight reduction, or medications
Answered 7/6/2015
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