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Suggest Treatment For Folliculitis

Doctor has diagnoised as Folliculitis which is the infection and inflammation of one or more hair follicles. Prescribed Novoclox LB and suggested Hot Compress on the place it has happened on the face. Is it ok to take this antibiotic and hot compression
Fri, 19 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain Folliculitis is infection and inflammation of hair follicles and it is commonly caused by bacterial infection..
Antibiotics are the drugs of choice for bacterial infection..
Therefore the medications advised to you that is Novaclox lb that contains antibiotic and lactobacillus probiotc is an appropriate treatment..
Along with it warm compresses also help in reducing infection and inflammation..
Along with it you should also apply a combination of antibiotic ointment and steroid ointment over the infected site..
You shold also use a mild soap and water to clean the areas..
Maintain a good hygiene that will help in healing faster..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Folliculitis

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain Folliculitis is infection and inflammation of hair follicles and it is commonly caused by bacterial infection.. Antibiotics are the drugs of choice for bacterial infection.. Therefore the medications advised to you that is Novaclox lb that contains antibiotic and lactobacillus probiotc is an appropriate treatment.. Along with it warm compresses also help in reducing infection and inflammation.. Along with it you should also apply a combination of antibiotic ointment and steroid ointment over the infected site.. You shold also use a mild soap and water to clean the areas.. Maintain a good hygiene that will help in healing faster.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.