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How Does Folliculitis Spread Over Entire Body? On Medication. Precautions?
How does Folliculitis spread over your entire body? I m not sure how I got it, but I was ot feeling well for a few days, then about 5 days later I had a few spots. I went to a doctor, he prescriped an antibiotic after diagnosing it as Folliculitis. I want to understand how it could be all over my body (legs, back, arms and hands).
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Hi ,
Thanks for writing in.
Folliculitis is called by bacterial infection.Cause by bacteria staph aureus.
It spreads by contact.Your hands carry organism from one place to another.
Keep good hygiene.Wash hands frequently.
Hope this helps.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
DrSudarshan
MD
Hair nail skin specialist
Thanks for writing in.
Folliculitis is called by bacterial infection.Cause by bacteria staph aureus.
It spreads by contact.Your hands carry organism from one place to another.
Keep good hygiene.Wash hands frequently.
Hope this helps.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
DrSudarshan
MD
Hair nail skin specialist
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