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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Folliculitis
Question: Hi Doctor,
i have been on Minocycline 80 for almost 2 months now for treating folliculitis.
The boils have subsided but i wanted to know.
1) what is causing this .
2) Every were i read online it states that the it could be caused by HIV . I went ahead and did a HIV 1/2 ab/ag 4th gen test and it was negative . Now i am wondering what is causing my folliculitis ?
3) Also I have been married for 2 years now and i wanted to know what are the chances of the this spreading to my wife ? if so how can i stop this .
Please advise.
i have been on Minocycline 80 for almost 2 months now for treating folliculitis.
The boils have subsided but i wanted to know.
1) what is causing this .
2) Every were i read online it states that the it could be caused by HIV . I went ahead and did a HIV 1/2 ab/ag 4th gen test and it was negative . Now i am wondering what is causing my folliculitis ?
3) Also I have been married for 2 years now and i wanted to know what are the chances of the this spreading to my wife ? if so how can i stop this .
Please advise.
Brief Answer:
Causes of boils listed
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Folliculitis or boils is a bacterial infection which is common in hot and humid weather.
Its recurrence can be seen in patients of diabetes, pre existing dermatosis, immunosuppressed patients like those of HIV , patients having poor personal hygiene , those with low iron levels and those with increased carriage of the bacteria in the nostrils, perianal area and other sites.
HIV is a rare cause of recurrent folliculitis. Recurrent boils is usually associated with other conditions I have mentioned above.
There was no need to go for HIV testing if you are not having any risk factors.
There are very rare chances of this spreading to your wife. So no need to worry.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Causes of boils listed
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Folliculitis or boils is a bacterial infection which is common in hot and humid weather.
Its recurrence can be seen in patients of diabetes, pre existing dermatosis, immunosuppressed patients like those of HIV , patients having poor personal hygiene , those with low iron levels and those with increased carriage of the bacteria in the nostrils, perianal area and other sites.
HIV is a rare cause of recurrent folliculitis. Recurrent boils is usually associated with other conditions I have mentioned above.
There was no need to go for HIV testing if you are not having any risk factors.
There are very rare chances of this spreading to your wife. So no need to worry.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
Thank Dr .. also can you let me know any remedies that would help get reduce this naturally . Please advise.
Brief Answer:
Welcome!!
Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
To avoid frequent recurrences go for frequent hand washing and apply a topical antibiotic like mupirocin cream in the nostrils, external ears, finger and toe web spaces, umblicus,perianal area and arm pits twice daily for 6-8 weeks.
This will prevent recurrences.
Also maintain proper personal hygiene.
Welcome!!
Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
To avoid frequent recurrences go for frequent hand washing and apply a topical antibiotic like mupirocin cream in the nostrils, external ears, finger and toe web spaces, umblicus,perianal area and arm pits twice daily for 6-8 weeks.
This will prevent recurrences.
Also maintain proper personal hygiene.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
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