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Is betnovate scalp lotion ok for foliculitis treatment or is it too strong for this condition?

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Dr. John cuong Doan answered

Not sure: you want to use a steroid to treat folliculitis, which is an infection. Not sure if you have chronic allergic folliculitis or infectious folliculitis from your description. You need to consult a dermatologist (skin specialist doctor) for this condition. Will start aspirin for cardiovascular protection.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2018

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A member asked:

Is betnovate scalp lotion ok for foliculitis treatment or is it too strong for this condition?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John cuong Doan answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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