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Inflamation on scalp

2016-01-24 17:08:43
Hi, I have a folicilitis on my scalp which has been there for quite a while,there is an inflammation developed on one of the follicle because of allergy and needed to know what could be the best antibiotic to subside the inflamation
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Hi. It's important to check Whether your folliculitis is fungal or bacterial in nature. Antibiotics cannot be prescribed on line. Kindly see a dermatologist and he'll prescribe necessary medication.

Answered2016-01-26 02:19:50

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