Folliculitis
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Folliculitis Treatment
Treatment for folliculitis may include:
Avoid shaving
Medication to dry the skin:
10%
benzoyl peroxide
Warm wet compresses
Antibiotics for folliculitis:
Erythromycin
Clindamycin
Minocycline
(
Minocin
)
Topical antibiotic ointment for folliculitis
Mupirocin (
Bactroban
)
Erythromycin
Clindamycin
Antifungal creams:
Clotrimazole
Miconazole
Terbinafine
Oral antifungal medications:
Ketoconazole
Itraconazole
Folliculitis clinical trials
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Related Topics:
Carbuncle
Cellulitis
Furuncle
Rash (localized)
Skin abscess
Skin infection
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Last Updated: Apr 24, 2008
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Folliculitis References:
Al-Dhafiri SA, Molinari R. Herpetic folliculitis. J Cutan Med Surg. 2002 Jan-Feb;6(1):19-22.
Luelmo-Aguilar J, Santandreu MS. Folliculitis: recognition and management. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2004;5(5):301-10.
Mengesha YM, Bennett ML. Pustular skin disorders: diagnosis and treatment. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2002;3(6):389-400.
