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I was prescribed clindamycin phosphate 1% lotion 2x daily for 30 days to treat scalp folliculitis. my hair is so abundant, curly, and think, that i'm not sure the medicine is reaching as i am still getting breakouts. what can i do to prevent them?

Q: i was prescribed clindamycin phosphate 1% lotion 2x daily for 30 days to treat scalp folliculitis. my hair is so abundant, curly, and think, that i'm not sure the medicine is reaching as i am still getting breakouts. what can i do to prevent them?

: I wonder why your doctor did not give you oral antibiotic. If lotion is used, you have to apply it like dying the hair roots and you have to use a lot of volume. You should request an oral antibiotic to use along with the lotion on Monday.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I wonder why your doctor did not give you oral antibiotic. If lotion is used, you have to apply it like dying the hair roots and you have to use a lot of volume. You should request an oral antibiotic to use along with the lotion on Monday.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 10/10/2021

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A member asked:

I was prescribed clindamycin phosphate 1% lotion 2x daily for 30 days to treat scalp folliculitis. my hair is so abundant, curly, and think, that i'm not sure the medicine is reaching as i am still getting breakouts. what can i do to prevent them?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Singh agreed

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