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Can stress cause scalp foliculitis?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. F: Do get tested for diabetes as this disorder predisposes to folliculitis.

Answered 2/13/2020

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Have a severe case of scalp foliculitis with bumps and pus etc. I do pluck my gray hairs weekly. Could that cause it?

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My chronic scalp Foliculitis was gone away after H-Pylori triple drug therapy. I was without it first time in years for about 2 months or so. But it is back again. What does this tell about underlying cause of it?

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Is it ok to use dettol anti bacterial soap on scalp to prevent reoccurring folliculitis caused by Bacteria?

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Can folliculitis on the scalp cause lymph nodes on the back of the head to swell? I have a small swollen node on the back of the right side of my neck but also feel several bumps on the scalp?

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Does long term use of PVP-I solution cause serious side effects (e.g. organ damage - besides thyroid dysfunction)? I have used Betadine for scalp folliculitis everyday for 2 years. I know its not recommended to use it for longer than 10 days?

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