Folliculitis

Wondering if this cream called terrasil works for folliculitis, heard it does but don't know anybody who have tired it. ## Hello, Walter! How are you? Treating folliculitis depends on what's caused it, it can be bacterial or fungal. Which it is will dictate the correct treatment. Your doctor should do a culture of one to discover the proper way to treat it. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Terrasil as possibly including skin irritation, redness and dryness. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Yes..folliculitis depends on what can caused it.. As for my experience it is bacterial. It appeared when I worked out and took an hr. to take a bath. So it started with one like pimple..and when I wash it with soap..it was irritated that it became enormous. I didn't mind...

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Groin blister that's very soft to touch but painful at times Until you release the blood and it sometimes releases a puss that has an odor. Once released it will refill again. Had one couple months ago on the other side but finally went away after a month or so without treatment, possibly because I used coconut oil as a skin moisturizer which could have helped. I use wax so maybe this causing them? I read it most likely is folliculitis. Would NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG TABLETS help heal this ? ## Hello, Nikki! How are you? No, Nitrofurantoin is most commonly used to treat UTIs. It would be best to see your doctor, so they can prescribe the appropriate antibiotic for you. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic ...

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Will percocet help with the severe pain in my swollen groin area and vulva from severe bacterial folliculitis, just to get relief for one night to sleep? ## Yes, it might. The FDA does warn that it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. However, it would be best to see your doctor, so they can help resolve this issue. Are you on any other medications? How often have you experienced this condition?

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I was just diagnosed with folliculitis by my family doctor an he put me on keflex and my dermatologist has me putting flouocinolone acetonide on it. Is this normal? ## Hi George, From what I could gather, folliculitis is reported to be a common type of skin condition (usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection) in which the hair follicles can become inflamed. So it makes sense to me why you were prescribed an antibiotic such as Keflex (cephalexin) for the infection as well as Fluocinolone acetonide, which is a topical corticosteroid mainly used for reducing skin inflammation and itching. This combination of meds would essentially be attacking the folliculitis from both angles, and in my opinion, seems like an appropriate course of action. I hope this helps!

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I am 24 yo diagnosed with folliculitis, many boils on head ,one on eyelid got swollen enough enought to close it, even got swollen lymph nodes on jaw line, boils on buttocks also, started taking 3 tablet in a day augmentin625gm 4days ago, it stopped the pain and swelling almost 90 percent but still got a new small bump, mY question 1. Is what if the infection got resistant and 2.how long is required the taking of antibiotic or 3.if i have to change augmentin 4.is it ok to change Augmentin to other antibiotic, 5. Antibiotics that are most effective in it.. please reply soon and in detail.thank you ## You should take it as directed by your doctor and for as long as your doctor instructs you to do. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, non-allergic...

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If you are currently taking Clindamycin for a staph infection, will you still continue to get small folliculitis bumps on your face, chest, neck and/or back? Or is that a sign that the antibiotic is not working a 100% and your doctor may need to switch you to something stronger to completely clear the infection? ## Hello, Misty! How are you? How long have you been taking it? In this case, it could take a few days for it to start to work to clear it up. But usually, you should start to see improvement after 3 full days of taking it. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## I'm on clindamycin for 3 days now and although the pain has subsided the abscess is still there. I have a 10 day Supply am i ...

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Mupirocin

Mupirocin, sold under the brand name Bactroban among others, is a topical antibiotic useful against superficial skin infections such as impetigo or folliculitis.[3][4][5] It may also be used to get rid of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) when present in the nose without symptoms.[4] Due to concerns of developing resistance, use for greater than ten days is not recommended.[5] It is used as a cream or ointmen...

Mupirocin

Mupirocin, sold under the brand name Bactroban among others, is a topical antibiotic useful against superficial skin infections such as impetigo or folliculitis.[3][4][5] It may also be used to get rid of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) when present in the nose without symptoms.[4] Due to concerns of developing resistance, use for greater than ten days is not recommended.[5] It is used as a cream or ointmen...

Drug Index

Mupirocin, sold under the brand name Bactroban among others, is a topical antibiotic useful against superficial skin infections such as impetigo or folliculitis.[3][4][5] It may also be used to get rid of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) when present in the nose without symptoms.[4] Due to concerns of developing resistance, use for greater than ten days is not recommended.[5] It is used as a cream or ointmen...

I was prescribed this medication by my dermatologist for a skin disorder that he originally thought was pityrosporum folliculitis. I've been prescribed a few different medications that seemed reasonable (by internet standard) but this seems to be a little off. Is this a common medication used to cure this type of skin disorder? Thanks in advance ## You said that's what he originally thought it was, so now what does he believe it to be? This medication is an antibiotic and isn't generally used to treat yeast based issues. ## I have been issue pliva 334 to treat yeast infection.

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I'm allergic to Clindamycin (severe cellulitis of lower extremities). So, I'd like to know if I can take Biaxin for Folliculitis? ## It is a different, but related medication. Has your doctor instructed you to take it? The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea.

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I need to know the price for Clobex shampoo and lotion 0.05% ## Hello, Dottie! How are you? I'm sorry, but this website does not manufacture, prescribe, nor sell any medications or products. It is an information only website, so I do not have a price to quote you. Have you checked with your local pharmacies? This is a type of steroid and may cause side effects, such as irritation, itching, skin atrophy and folliculitis.

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white oblong tablet with the Number 58 and indentation in the pill and then the number 98. The other side has a V on it. ## Yes, this tablet contains 800mgs of Sulfamethoxazole and 160mgs of Trimethoprim, a generic for Bactrim, this is an antibiotic. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. You can read more here: Do you have any questions? ## the doctor prescribed me this drug for folliculitis. Its like a skin infection or something. I was prescribed to taki it for ten days. Like bumps keep coming up on my legs and back. ## hi, the doctor at the er here prescribed Sulfamethoxazole Tmp Ds Tab twice a day, for 10 days to treat an urinary infection. My concern is that even though the er doctor and my family doctor has told its safe for me to take it whi...

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prescribed for ear infection! ear drops ## I was prescribed this product for schorisis but have forgotten how to use it. Do I use it for two weeks then go to calcippotrene scalp solution for two weeks? thank you ## what is this produt use for ## My Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution Usp, 0.01% 60ml is outdated. How long is the norm of this medication. ## I was prescribed this medication for folliculitis, will this treat the inflamation as well as regrow my hair. And which is stronger 0.025% or the 0.01%. thanks ## How long do I leave on Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution Usp, 0.01% and how much should I apply at each treatment? Do I just shampoo it off? ## i was prescribed this by my hearing doctor-am i to use this in my ear for an infection or on the outside of my face area? ...

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Hi there. I am a 27 year old female living in Durban. I have a conditiion that had started from the age of 17. I have been to numerous doctors but they cant seem to diagnose my condition. I searched the net and came to the conclusion that I may have folliculitus. These look like acne pimples but on the scalp. It is very painful,and there seems to be no medication for it.please inform me if you have tried something and it has relieved you from this. I have read about terrasil,if it does work where can a South African purchase it from. ## Hi Lindy, Based on my research, Folliculitis usually responds well to various treatment options. And from what I've read, hot, moist compresses may help drain the affected follicles. According to nih.gov, treatment can include: Antibiotics applied to...

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