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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Fever When Diagnosed With Scalp Folliculitis
Question: I have scalp folliculitis and i get fever too but the fever is only when i am sitting inside a air conditioning room. Is fever coz of folliculitis? Im already taking paracetamol 500mg thrice a day
Brief Answer:
Yes folliculitis can cause mild fever.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Folliculitis is inflammation of hair follicles. It can be due to bacterial or fungal. Is can be associated with mild fever and stomach upset. It is best to get treated with antibiotics prescribed by a dermatologist. It usually resolves within 1 or 2 weeks.
If fever doesn't resolve with the treatment of folliculitis then you should get a complete blood test and urine test to find the other cause. You can take paracetamol as and when required, but if fever lasts for more than a week I would advice you to get a blood culture and urine culture done.
You can try the following home remedies:
- Use warm compress to reduce the itching.
- Use medicated shampoos such as ketoconazole shampoo once a week for 1 month.
- Bathe or shower after exercise or pollution with mild soap or shampoo.
- Avoid sharing towels.
- Avoid scratching the bumps.
If your symptoms persist or worsens it is best to meet a dermatologist or physician for a detailed examination and treatment.
I hope this answered your query.
With regards,
Yes folliculitis can cause mild fever.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Folliculitis is inflammation of hair follicles. It can be due to bacterial or fungal. Is can be associated with mild fever and stomach upset. It is best to get treated with antibiotics prescribed by a dermatologist. It usually resolves within 1 or 2 weeks.
If fever doesn't resolve with the treatment of folliculitis then you should get a complete blood test and urine test to find the other cause. You can take paracetamol as and when required, but if fever lasts for more than a week I would advice you to get a blood culture and urine culture done.
You can try the following home remedies:
- Use warm compress to reduce the itching.
- Use medicated shampoos such as ketoconazole shampoo once a week for 1 month.
- Bathe or shower after exercise or pollution with mild soap or shampoo.
- Avoid sharing towels.
- Avoid scratching the bumps.
If your symptoms persist or worsens it is best to meet a dermatologist or physician for a detailed examination and treatment.
I hope this answered your query.
With regards,
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