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How To Get Rid Of Folliculitis While Having Shingles?
I am a 44 year old women with psoriatic arthritus and had shingles 3 years ago. Since I had shingles, I am always getting folliculitus all over my body. Small, very itchy, red bumps. I will itch until they finally scab up. My dermatologist has not been able to help get rid of them. They are getting worse and can be anywhere from my foot to my face.
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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folliculitis is a bacterial infection usually caused by Staphylococcus group of organism. I am not understanding as shingeles are persisting for 3 year as it is a viral infection and usually cured itself within 2-3 weeks of time .
you need to give me detail of your lesion you are suspecting as shingles.
As I understand you are getting secondary infection by bacteria and you dont need to worry just undergo some investigation and follow my instruction ,will give you great relief.
1.First go for culture and sensitivity examination for your duscharge from follicle to microbiology lab ,to know bacterial cause of infection and its sensitive antibiotic.
2.manintain hygein and cleanliness of skin .
3.take regular bath .
review me after investigation report and detail of your complaint then I will suggest you complete treatment for cure of your infection .
Hope you would be satisfied with my answer . Feel free to communicate if any query .
regards,
Dr.Manish Purohit
Infectious disease specialist
folliculitis is a bacterial infection usually caused by Staphylococcus group of organism. I am not understanding as shingeles are persisting for 3 year as it is a viral infection and usually cured itself within 2-3 weeks of time .
you need to give me detail of your lesion you are suspecting as shingles.
As I understand you are getting secondary infection by bacteria and you dont need to worry just undergo some investigation and follow my instruction ,will give you great relief.
1.First go for culture and sensitivity examination for your duscharge from follicle to microbiology lab ,to know bacterial cause of infection and its sensitive antibiotic.
2.manintain hygein and cleanliness of skin .
3.take regular bath .
review me after investigation report and detail of your complaint then I will suggest you complete treatment for cure of your infection .
Hope you would be satisfied with my answer . Feel free to communicate if any query .
regards,
Dr.Manish Purohit
Infectious disease specialist
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