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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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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.
Answered 7/14/2015
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