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Folliculitis Treatments
Health Encyclopedia: Folliculitis
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
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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 »Hot tub folliculitis
...Careful attention to controlling the pH and chlorine content of the hot tub may help to prevent hot tub folliculitis. Read more »Hot tub folliculitis
Hot tub folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles that results from exposure to certain bacteria that live in warm, wet areas. Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Read more »Folliculitis
Folliculitis is inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin. Alternative Names Pseudofolliculitis barbae; Tinea... Read more »Cutaneous candidiasis
...medications may be used to treat infection of the skin; systemic antifungal medications may be necessary for folliculitis or nail infection. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis)... Read more »Images
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