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Is there an immunosuppressant drug that can be taken for scalp cellultis? and is the thyroid gland responsible for the follicle attack?

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Wrong question: See a dermatologist. Begin with a diagnosis. Treatment depends on diagnosis. Forget any other questions.

Answered 12/27/2016

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A member asked:

Is there an immunosuppressant drug that can be taken for scalp cellultis? and is the thyroid gland responsible for the follicle attack?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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