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I've scalp folliculitis, used bactroban (mupirocin) ointment 3wks &cloxacillin 3x/day for 1wk bt still grows more, shld i continue both?will dr.kaufman xps soap help

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Dr. Cheryl Levin answered

No: I find that scalp folliculitis is treated best with a topical prescription antibiotic such as Clindamycin solution. Sometimes, an oral antibiotic is needed as well.

Dr Wang agreed

Answered 7/9/2020

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Dr. Cheryl Levin answered

No: I find that scalp folliculitis is treated best with a topical prescription antibiotic such as Clindamycin solution. Sometimes, an oral antibiotic is needed as well.

Answered 1/20/2021

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A member asked:

I've scalp folliculitis, used bactroban (mupirocin) ointment 3wks &cloxacillin 3x/day for 1wk bt still grows more, shld i continue both?will dr.kaufman xps soap help

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Cheryl Levin answered

Dr Wang agreed

Dr. Cheryl Levin answered

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