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How Can Folliculitis And Swollen Lymph Nodes Behind The Head Be Treated?

My son ha a swollen lymph node on the back of his head. Dr. said it wasn t moveable ands didn t like that. No other symptoms. Found a couple of spots on his head that she called folliculitis and put him on antibiotics for that. Should i be worried? She scared me.
Fri, 13 Apr 2018
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Hello,

No, you should not worry about it. These antibiotics will take care of folliculitis. And your lymph node will resolve as time passes by.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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How Can Folliculitis And Swollen Lymph Nodes Behind The Head Be Treated?

Hello, No, you should not worry about it. These antibiotics will take care of folliculitis. And your lymph node will resolve as time passes by. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani