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Folliculitis Treatment

Health Encyclopedia: Folliculitis

Alternative Names

Pseudofolliculitis barbae; Tinea barbae; Barber's itch

Treatment

Hot moist compresses may promote drainage of extensive folliculitis. Treatment may include antibiotics applied to the skin (mupirocin) or taken by mouth (dicloxacillin), or antifungal medications to control the infection.

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Expectations (prognosis)

Folliculitis usually responds well to treatment, but may recur.

Complications

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Expert & Community Posts

Shaving Pains

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...drainage if needed. Blocked hair follicles, or folliculitis is probably the most common... Read more »

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Alternative treatments can range from taking daily supplements to EEG neurotherapy. Some, such as... Read more »

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Health Guide

Hot tub folliculitis

...Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of hot tub folliculitis. Read more »

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Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control their illness. Psychotherapy helps patients... Read more »

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Although a cure for migraine headache does not yet exist, headache pain can be managed with lifestyle modifications and medication. Specifically: Keep a diary to record headache patternsAvoid... Read more »

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