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Will using baby shampoo be a good choice for someone with scalp foliculitis as it is very gentle on scalp?

Q: will using baby shampoo be a good choice for someone with scalp foliculitis as it is very gentle on scalp?

: Any shampoo is fine; baby shampoo is no better. The inportant thing is to assure the diagnosis is correct; and if folliculitis is confirmed, perhaps an antibiotic ointment or, in severe cases, an oral antibiotic. Best to be in care of a dermatologist. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Any shampoo is fine; baby shampoo is no better. The inportant thing is to assure the diagnosis is correct; and if folliculitis is confirmed, perhaps an antibiotic ointment or, in severe cases, an oral antibiotic. Best to be in care of a dermatologist. Good luck.

Dr Kuitems agreed

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Try it and see is only way to tell.

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A member asked:

Will using baby shampoo be a good choice for someone with scalp foliculitis as it is very gentle on scalp?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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