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Folliculitis

2018-12-04 04:19:39
I have been suffering from folliculitis for the past 2 years and have been consuming doxycycline. But whenever I consume doxycycline it stops. But again things start to worsen after some days. Now it has spread to my face as well. Kindly suggest.
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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing folliculitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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This seems to be seborrhoeic dermatitis. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment

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