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A member asked:
How long til i need antibiotics for folliculitis i have it 2weeks now its not going away
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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor who prescribed the antibiotics.
Answered 7/9/2015
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DONT UNDERSTAND . .: YOU PROBABLY NEED ANTIBIOTICS NOW!
Answered 7/10/2015
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