A member asked:

Have had scalp foliculitis for yrs &out of options. derm p-scribed clindamyacin, clobetesol, & avar wash (all provide temp relief). also tried nizerol and tar shampoo. even tried going on doxy but only relieved symptoms while on it. need options?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

More details needed: Did the folliculitis developed because you have been scratching it (itching?)? If so, the problem may be from the hair product.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/21/2019

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Dr. Barry Auster answered

See below: Should get a bacterial culture of lesion to make sure not chronic staph infection. If culture negative,accutane has been used for this condition

Answered 4/23/2020

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A member asked:

Have had scalp foliculitis for yrs &out of options. derm p-scribed clindamyacin, clobetesol, & avar wash (all provide temp relief). also tried nizerol and tar shampoo. even tried going on doxy but only relieved symptoms while on it. need options?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Barry Auster answered

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