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Suggest Treatment For Foliculitus

Hi, I initially noticed bumps/ sores on my head, but very few. Shortly afterwards I was getting red bumps on my neck and face with a white center and progressed on my chest, shoulders and back. My Dermatologist said it was mild foliculitus, Granted it may be but after 2 visits and 2 months later I still have symptoms and this tube of cream just doesn t knock it out. My scalp still itched and it looks like it could be thinning. I bought dandruff shampoo but it only does so much. I m wore out from applying antiseptics and antibacterial creams . Should he have suggested antibiotics
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Hello dear,
Welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and understood your concern.

If you have been diagnosed as having folliculitis spreaded over body, i usually advise my patients to take oral antibiotics like macrolides/ cephalosporins to control the acute episode.
Alongwith topical antibiotic like mupirocin 2 % cream is advised.

I will advise you to get your blood sugar levels tested.

As per details, this is my best advise for you. You may discuss this with your doctor. I am sure he/she will agree with my opinion.
Stay healthy.
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Suggest Treatment For Foliculitus

Hello dear, Welcome to HCM. I have read your query and understood your concern. If you have been diagnosed as having folliculitis spreaded over body, i usually advise my patients to take oral antibiotics like macrolides/ cephalosporins to control the acute episode. Alongwith topical antibiotic like mupirocin 2 % cream is advised. I will advise you to get your blood sugar levels tested. As per details, this is my best advise for you. You may discuss this with your doctor. I am sure he/she will agree with my opinion. Stay healthy.