Antibiotics Used To Treat Folliculitis- 96 Questions Answered

I got folliculitis in pubic area due to shaving I have used antibiotic cream and pill and pimples have become better bt its more than 3 weeks its still not cured

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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The antibiotic may not be giving you compete clearance due to resistance or diagnosis may be incorrect. Ease send me photos through private chat for accurate diagnosis and prescription. Stop shaving t ... Read More

Dear all doctors good evening •i am very confused about giving antibiotics for my child .some doctors said don't give antibiotics in unnecessary.and some doctors doesn't treatment without antibiotics.some doctors said don't fear about fever look 2 to 3 days and give him plane paracetamol and citirizine and some doctors treat with antibiotics

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

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I get folliculitis after waxing since 3 months, have used a steroid cream but it's not effective. What else can I do to get rid of this problem? Should I use an antibiotic? I'm a medical student and read it in my textbook. Can I use clindamycin? A dermatologist has prescribed the steroids to me.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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You are suffering from irritant contact dermatitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct onlin ... Read More

What is the cause of recurrent folliculitis and what measure should one take to avoid getting infected again after being treated once.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 668 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing recurrent folliculitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affec ... Read More

Should we put eyedrop antibiotic( Moxivali in my case) in both eyes if we have problems in one eye(right eye for me)???

Asked for Male, 22 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Yamini Singhal Ophthalmologist | Jaipur

No..only in affected eye ... Read More

Sir / madam myself Abhinav sir actually I noticed that on from 28 march to 1 April I took antibiotic ofloxcin for dental infection as I have habit of noticing stool I noticed little mucus in stool is normally present in everybody stool or only mine because I heard that little mucus is present in everybody stool or it is because of antibiotic please

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Asked for Male, 16 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Ajay K Tiwari Pediatrician | Delhi

Good afternoon, Please visit your doctor for details. ... Read More

Got treated for BV with antibiotics now I'm not sure if I have a yeast infection or if the BV is still present.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 156 Views v

Dr. Priyanka Suhag Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Delhi

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Get a high vaginal swab culture sensitivity done by a gynaecologist and review with reports through online consultation ... Read More

Why azibest 500 antibiotics take 30 mins before food? I take azibest and eat breakfast after 10 mins. Is this any problem?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 131 Views v

Dr. Sachin Pariskar Pediatrician | Pune

After food it is .....No issues might he gastritis happens but take tab.pan d 2 times 30 min before the food ... Read More

I got typohid on Oct 2020 i treated with an antibiotics now i got UTI trated with antibiotics if i eat something suddenly I got bitter in my mouth

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My husband is suffering from folliculitis and is repeating. It's becoming difficult to take the help of antibiotics every time. So, could you please suggest any other alternative solution for this.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 332 Views v

Dr. Sankeerth Vijayakumar Dermatologist | Bangalore

Please do a direct online consultation and upload necessary photos. ... Read More

Hi sir / madam ,I'm suffering from folliculitis decalvans please tell me which medicine i can use , I'm suffering since 12 years,I used many antibiotics but no use , please help me which medicine i can use more effective, please proscribed me

Asked for Female, 37 Years 75 Views v

Dr. Greeshma V Shetty Dermatologist | Mangalore

Need not worry treatment is available ... Read More

I have ear fungal infection and used combiflam,dolokind,montek,polypod tablets,mupi cream and ear drops for almost 10 days not knowing that I am pregnant. My LMP:11/11/2023. Is it safe or baby? Should I continue with the pregnancy?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

I was using topical antibiotics of my sclap now folliculitis gets rid but this black is wt i dnt understand will i use topisal6% plzzzz i am poor person plzzz help me

Asked for Male, 28 Years 29 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

consult online ... Read More

I am using cream ozego for folliculitis and heal properly but black scar is present how to get rid any solution for u

Asked for Male, 28 Years 476 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have been facing uti symptoms from 3 days . After facing 1 day I started to take alkasol. Do I have to take any antibiotics or anyother medicine with that

Asked for Female, 37 Years 705 Views v

Dr. Bikram Haldar Urologist | Kolkata

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If symptoms persist then it will require urine culture assessment and antibiotics for complete treatment ... Read More

I had a folliculitis on my breast just outside areola area currently on third day of a 7- day course of Amoxicillin+potassium claivunate, chymoral forte, y bact and placentrex. The folliculitis burst 2 days back and now the skin there is drying up. Should I continue applying t bact? And the skin feels thickened since it burst at the spot where I ha

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 186 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

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Folliculitis overthe opening of my vagina. Please help me with the prescription There is puss in it as well

Asked for Female, 26 Years 115 Views v

Dr. V.Suguna Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Hyderabad

Take some antibiotics and pain relief drugs ... Read More

I get recurrent folliculitis on pubic area, how to avoid. I don't shave or wax. I take hot showers. .

Asked for Female, 23 Years 209 Views v

Dr. Khushpreet Kaur Mann Dermatologist | Delhi

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Recurrent folliculitis needs detailed evaluation for the cause.. proper therapy is required to prevent recurence.. Get a direct consultation for proper treatment ... Read More

I had been suffering from folliculitis from 4 years now. Every time I consult some doctor, they prescribe me some antibiotics and in some cases isotretinoin. I helps but I'm not gonna say it cured my illness but i comes back every time after stopping the meds. I some how got a idea whether my good old days(childhood) allergies are acting on. So i w

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Asked for Male, 20 Years 628 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

It's bacterial infection.. causing folliculitis..not allergic reaction.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

On my Hip Skin there appear a folliculitis on 01 december and it grows gradually day by day. And after around 12 days it gives me relief but after it's end i found one more new folliculitis around the previous one. And it is growing day by day and it gives me so much pain as previous one. So what i have to do at this current situation. The nearby a

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Asked for Male, 22 Years 99 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

It can be cleared.. probably bacterial growth..it will go with medicine.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

My father is suffering from typhoid fever and his titres are positive till 1:320. Which is a better combination of antibiotic in such case? Cefixime + Azithromycin Or Cefuroxime Axetil + Levofloxacin Or is there any other antibiotic to treat it in a better way?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 264 Views v

Dr. Rohit R Vishnoi General Physician | New Delhi

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See widal is not a confirmatory test ..either go for blood culture or take advice of a doctor ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with (folliculitis),doctor suggested some good prescribed medicines to treat folliculitis on my scalp Previously I suffered lot with those bacterial infections in the form of folliculitis,now I am better compared to past condition 1) I used "Amoxycilline" medication as per doctor prescribed to reduce folliculitis,, Is it safe

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Asked for Male, 24 Years 281 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Safe.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

I'm facing getting folliculitis again nd again when it occurs 1st time I had taken athromyciin antibiotics to treat that but had occur 4 th time now it was really painful it occurs only on the same buttock my cousin had the allergy of iching from that I also infected.

Asked for Female, 20 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Manas Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

Hello dear. Please do not self treat like that. Family history of itching suggests scabies. Please consult directly via online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment Share a picture of the ... Read More

I have been suffering from chronic folliculitis since 1 year.. i have used many oral antibiotics and tropical creams on my scal.. but it just reoccurs after my antibiotics medication completes. I have also done pus for c/s with shows no signs of bacterial infections. If any one can provide a permanent cure of it, that will be helpful. Previous medi

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Asked for Male, 19 Years 255 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

It can be treated, treatment has to be continued for longer duration. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I got ingrown hairs ( strawberry legs) on my legs, back of my body and hands and now they became like boils( folliculitis)... I tried so many ointments and antibiotics but I have no use ... Please help me sir... Thank you.

Asked for Female, 21 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Stop waxing. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Fever and pain because of folliculitis. This is 2nd time in a month, I took antibiotic - augmentine for it but not much of help.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 1016 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...You are suffering from bacterial infection causing this.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected ar ... Read More

Got a severe Folliculitis (बालतोड़) in the left thigh. It's 4th day now and it is paining very bad. Not bursting either. What to do?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry..... 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 diagnosi ... Read More

Hi, my name is Dhina. I'd like to ask about my condition. Lately, there are some bumps around my 'lower' hair skin, something like acnes, showing up in my upper hair skin near my V. It's not just one, there are 2 or 3 at least. When it showed up in the first time, it hurts a bit, especially when it's touched or pressed, but most of the time, not

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 265 Views v

Dr. Niraj Jain Cosmetologist | Kolkata

It can be acne vulgaris also ... Read More

Is folliculitis contagious? I am suffering from folliculitis from last two years. I have taken longer treatment but not no use. Is my folliculitis contagious to my new born baby?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 1378 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

No... 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 treat ... Read More

Hi, I've had severe folliculitis on the head scalp for the past 3 years. Everytime I visit a dermatologist they prescribe antibiotics and the folliculitis goes off. But they usually come back in a week. What can be done?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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, ... Read More

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I got folliculitis in pubic area due to shaving I have used antibiotic cream and pill and pimples have become better bt its more than 3 weeks its still not cured

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I get folliculitis after waxing since 3 months, have used a steroid cream but it's not effective. What else can I do to get rid of this problem? Should I use an antibiotic? I'm a medical student and read it in my textbook. Can I use clindamycin? A dermatologist has prescribed the steroids to me.

What is the cause of recurrent folliculitis and what measure should one take to avoid getting infected again after being treated once.

Should we put eyedrop antibiotic( Moxivali in my case) in both eyes if we have problems in one eye(right eye for me)???

Got treated for BV with antibiotics now I'm not sure if I have a yeast infection or if the BV is still present.

Why azibest 500 antibiotics take 30 mins before food? I take azibest and eat breakfast after 10 mins. Is this any problem?

I got typohid on Oct 2020 i treated with an antibiotics now i got UTI trated with antibiotics if i eat something suddenly I got bitter in my mouth

My husband is suffering from folliculitis and is repeating. It's becoming difficult to take the help of antibiotics every time. So, could you please suggest any other alternative solution for this.

Hi sir / madam ,I'm suffering from folliculitis decalvans please tell me which medicine i can use , I'm suffering since 12 years,I used many antibiotics but no use , please help me which medicine i can use more effective, please proscribed me

I have ear fungal infection and used combiflam,dolokind,montek,polypod tablets,mupi cream and ear drops for almost 10 days not knowing that I am pregnant. My LMP:11/11/2023. Is it safe or baby? Should I continue with the pregnancy?

I was using topical antibiotics of my sclap now folliculitis gets rid but this black is wt i dnt understand will i use topisal6% plzzzz i am poor person plzzz help me

I am using cream ozego for folliculitis and heal properly but black scar is present how to get rid any solution for u

I have been facing uti symptoms from 3 days . After facing 1 day I started to take alkasol. Do I have to take any antibiotics or anyother medicine with that

Folliculitis overthe opening of my vagina. Please help me with the prescription There is puss in it as well

I get recurrent folliculitis on pubic area, how to avoid. I don't shave or wax. I take hot showers. .

My father is suffering from typhoid fever and his titres are positive till 1:320. Which is a better combination of antibiotic in such case? Cefixime + Azithromycin Or Cefuroxime Axetil + Levofloxacin Or is there any other antibiotic to treat it in a better way?

I'm facing getting folliculitis again nd again when it occurs 1st time I had taken athromyciin antibiotics to treat that but had occur 4 th time now it was really painful it occurs only on the same buttock my cousin had the allergy of iching from that I also infected.

I got ingrown hairs ( strawberry legs) on my legs, back of my body and hands and now they became like boils( folliculitis)... I tried so many ointments and antibiotics but I have no use ... Please help me sir... Thank you.

Fever and pain because of folliculitis. This is 2nd time in a month, I took antibiotic - augmentine for it but not much of help.

Got a severe Folliculitis (बालतोड़) in the left thigh. It's 4th day now and it is paining very bad. Not bursting either. What to do?

Is folliculitis contagious? I am suffering from folliculitis from last two years. I have taken longer treatment but not no use. Is my folliculitis contagious to my new born baby?

Hi, I've had severe folliculitis on the head scalp for the past 3 years. Everytime I visit a dermatologist they prescribe antibiotics and the folliculitis goes off. But they usually come back in a week. What can be done?

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