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Will The Persistent Redness Fade Over Time When Folliculitis Was Cleared Weeks Ago?
Hi, I had folliculitis in the mustache area about 8 weeks ago. I was prescribed Fucidin H and the infection went away within 2 weeks or so. But since then, the skin in that area has remained red, even though the infection is long gone. I do not see it fading or getting lighter and I am concerned the color will not go back to normal... I am quite pale naturally, so it is very visible and a psychological burden for me. I have had this problem once before on my chin - maybe around 6 or 7 years ago now, and even now the area feels ever so slightly discolored (bright pink), but others cannot notice it. But at the time, I had microneedling sessions on the chin which I think helped but never made it fully go away. Anyway, I am worried this will not go away on its own and leave me discolored and red like it is right now :( Many Thanks in advance for your advice!
Thu, 6 Mar 2025
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Will The Persistent Redness Fade Over Time When Folliculitis Was Cleared Weeks Ago?