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Suffering From Scalp Folliculitis. How To Get Rid Of It?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Aug 2012
Question: hi sir
i am suffering with a problem of scalp Scalp folliculitis
so please help me to get rid of it
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani (1 hour later)
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing.
For the scalp folliculitis, the following measures will help:
a. use a ketoconalzole shampoo on your scalp. you can use Nizral 2% shampoo and this needs to be applied for 20 minutes on the scalp before washing your hair
b. On the lesions themselves, apply clindamycin ointment locally.
c. If the condition persists, see a dermatologist for a prescription of oxytetracycline.
You will be better soon.
Hope, I answered your query.
If you have further query or clarification, please ask.
I will be happy to help.
Wish you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani (10 hours later)
sir
you are requested to tell me the name of the shampoo or medicine
is there any medicine like tablet
which can effect scalp folliculitis soon
is there any effect of eating eggs or onion in my meal on this disease
please reply
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani (1 hour later)
Hi XXXXXX,

Thanks for writing back.

Antibiotic like doxycycline / oxytetracycline can be taken for 7-10 days to treat this condition. In addition tablet cetrizine can take care of itching if any. The above drugs require a prescription from a doctor.

Selen / Selsun shampoo is given in the literature as being effective for this condition. You may also try it.

There is no effect of eating eggs or onion over this condition.

Hope I answered your query.
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Regards
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Suffering From Scalp Folliculitis. How To Get Rid Of It?

Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing.
For the scalp folliculitis, the following measures will help:
a. use a ketoconalzole shampoo on your scalp. you can use Nizral 2% shampoo and this needs to be applied for 20 minutes on the scalp before washing your hair
b. On the lesions themselves, apply clindamycin ointment locally.
c. If the condition persists, see a dermatologist for a prescription of oxytetracycline.
You will be better soon.
Hope, I answered your query.
If you have further query or clarification, please ask.
I will be happy to help.
Wish you good health.