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Is It Safe To Use Epiduo Gel For Bumps On Face While Suffering From Folliculitis?

Hello,about 2 months ago my dermatologist diagnosed me with folliculitis and gave me both a topical cream and a bottle of antibiotics. I started noticing symptoms about the beginning of December last year (2014) I didn t think too much of it because I just had an itchy, dry, and irritated scalp, so I just believed that I had another bout of dandruff. So in March I still hadn t noticed a difference even after changing my shampoos a dozen times and it had spread to my neck, shoulders, face, and back..So I had my appointment and started my antibiotics March 15th to be exact. Now I am off antibiotics and my dermatologist prescribed me Epiduo for the remainder of the bumps on my face but that hasn t done a thing. I am noticing my bumps and irritation are coming back, any idea what this could be? I know it would be easier with pictures but I don t have one to provide.. Any feedback helps...
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
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I really appreciate your concern, in my opinion such condition now can only be managed with local broad spectrum agent and the best option would be "Povidone Iodine" cream, try this, hope this information helps, take care have a nice day.
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Is It Safe To Use Epiduo Gel For Bumps On Face While Suffering From Folliculitis?

HI I really appreciate your concern, in my opinion such condition now can only be managed with local broad spectrum agent and the best option would be Povidone Iodine cream, try this, hope this information helps, take care have a nice day.