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A member asked:

Scalp folliculitis gone after 1 week of vibramycin 100mg/day i kept taking it for another week.all cleared but back again.how long should i keep takng?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Scalp dermatitis: Would call you doctor and tell them. is it bacterial or fungal/ eczema? If fungal perhaps they can prescribe a shampoo that has antifungal effects like Nizoral. Would t follow up with dermatology as well.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 9/28/2019

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