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Folliculitis
Fever and pain because of folliculitis. This is 2nd time in a month, I took antibiotic - augmentine for it but not much of help.
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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 area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Prarthana Ramavana
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles commonly caused by some gram positive bacteria. These bacteria are often resistant to common antibiotics such as Amoxicillin + clavulinic acid (Augmentin), so it may not help. You will require a pus culture and sensitivity if it indeed is folliculitis.
Presence of a source of infection elsewhere in the body is also responsible for recurrence.
Another thing you must rule out in case of recurrence is a high blood sugar, which is a source of nutrition for the organisms.
Kindly share photographs of the lesions with me via direct online consultation on Practo so that I can confirm the diagnosis and give appropriate treatment or visit a certified dermatologist near you.
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