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Does Azithromycin Help In Treating Folliculitis?
Question: Will Azithromycin 500mg once for three days help in folliculitis reduction on back of scalp?
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr. kakkar (dermatologist). I havve gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Yes, it would. You may take a tablet of Azithromycin once daily for 5 days rather than just for 3 days.
In addition I suggest you to use a topical 2% mupirocin ointment for local application.
Regards
Oral and topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr. kakkar (dermatologist). I havve gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Yes, it would. You may take a tablet of Azithromycin once daily for 5 days rather than just for 3 days.
In addition I suggest you to use a topical 2% mupirocin ointment for local application.
Regards
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