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My folliculitis on my forehead doesn't seem to be improving from antibiotics the doctor gave me over a week ago can you suggest something else to try?

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

May take longer: It may take longer than a week for the folliculitis to clear up. You can try also using some benzoyl peroxide (over the counter acne treatment) with the antibiotics. Also your doctor may need to try a different antibiotic if it is not cleared up in a few weeks. Good luck.

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Answered 7/14/2015

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A member asked:

My folliculitis on my forehead doesn't seem to be improving from antibiotics the doctor gave me over a week ago can you suggest something else to try?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Dr Miller and 2 doctors agreed

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