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Folliculitis on the upper back near spine. one itchy and red pimple with a little white pus in the middle. leave it alone or should i do something about it like warm/wet compress? or what else? does clindamycin gel work against it?

Q: folliculitis on the upper back near spine. one itchy and red pimple with a little white pus in the middle. leave it alone or should i do something about it like warm/wet compress? or what else? does clindamycin gel work against it?

: Just leave it alone but you can apply cold pack if needed for itching. Take care.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Just leave it alone but you can apply cold pack if needed for itching. Take care.

Answered 5/27/2023

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A member asked:

Folliculitis on the upper back near spine. one itchy and red pimple with a little white pus in the middle. leave it alone or should i do something about it like warm/wet compress? or what else? does clindamycin gel work against it?

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