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A member asked:

My doctor told me that i have folliculitis as i have poping pimples with puss and pain in my scalp and in my armpits at the same time?

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Dr. Nicole Frommann answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Folliculitis: Yes, that sounds like folliculitis which can be caused by a bacteria such as staph. Usually antibiotics are used to treat this.

Answered 5/7/2021

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