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Does sprinolactone treat folliculitus i also have a fungas on my skin as well as hormone issues i'm starting to think i have herpes?
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Spironolactone: Spironolactone does not treat folliculitis, however it could have an indirect effect because it can act as an anti androgen. Androgens, such as testosterone can exacerbate acne and folliculitis. Normally topical therapy and internal antibiotics treat folliculitis.
Answered 10/24/2018
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