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Folliculitis On The Legs After Hair Removal. How To Get Rid Of The Scars?
Hi doctor, I m a 24 year old girl from Sri Lanka. I have used an epilator for hair removal on my legs and now my legs are full of folliculitis . I have some ingrown hairs and now I have SCARS all over my legs. How can I get rid of these scars? I went to 2 dermotologists (gave me evening primrose oil 1000mg/day and dermadrate cream) but none of them worked. Please help me.
Thu, 23 Aug 2012
Hai,
Welcome to HCM.
For the folliculitis of your leg you have to take along term Antibiotics.
Doxycyclin capsules in the dose of 100 mg twice a day for a month along with some Vitamin A preparations for better penetration will help you to overcome your problem of folliculitis.
Antiseptic soaps also will be of use.
Anyhow all these measures have to be guided by a dermatologist after confirmation of the diagnosis.
Get well soon.
Dr S.Murugan.
Welcome to HCM.
For the folliculitis of your leg you have to take along term Antibiotics.
Doxycyclin capsules in the dose of 100 mg twice a day for a month along with some Vitamin A preparations for better penetration will help you to overcome your problem of folliculitis.
Antiseptic soaps also will be of use.
Anyhow all these measures have to be guided by a dermatologist after confirmation of the diagnosis.
Get well soon.
Dr S.Murugan.
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