| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
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Injury Disease Nutrition Poison Symptoms Surgery Test |
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
Folliculitis |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Alternative Names: |
| Pseudofolliculitis barbae; Tinea barbae; Barber's itch |
| Treatment: |
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To prevent further damage to the hair follicles and infection:
Avoid reinfection from contaminated clothing and washcloths. Hot moist compresses may promote drainage of extensive folliculitis. Topical antibiotics (Bactroban), oral antibiotics (e.g., dicloxacillin), or antifungal medications may be needed to control the infection. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
| Folliculitis usually responds well to treatment, but may recur. |
| Complications: |
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| Calling your health care provider: |
| Apply home treatment and call your health care provider if symptoms recur frequently, if they persist longer than 2 or 3 days, or if the infection spreads. |
Folliculitis, decalvans on the scalp |
Folliculitis on the leg |
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