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How Is Acne And Folliculitis Treated

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Dr. Kakkar S. MD

What causes bumps in pubic area in men? The bumps looks like acne and folliculitis but without any pus ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kakkar S. ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Vaishalee Punj MD

Hello, Is it possible to cure folliculitis/ acne without antibiotics? Can you please tell me some care or precautions I should take to cure the problem. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Geetika Paul MD

I have some kind of acne on the scalp of my head - red, sometimes white pimples, very similar to acne. From what I ve found online so far I believe it s folliculitis but I m not sure... what treatment ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Geetika Paul ( Dermatologist)
Dr.   Bharatesh Devendra Basti MD

Folliculitis or acne? No acne wash has been working. Some scars have smelling white pus when ... soldier in XXXXXXX No acne wash can get rid of them. It was contained but this breakout happened... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Bharat Chawda MD

[i have something swelled up on the bottom of my buttcheek near the inside of my thigh. i thought it was a pimple at first but i dont think thats what it is. its a little swollen and hurts a little but not too much. what... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bharat Chawda ( Dermatologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Saranya Ramadoss MD

bed helped eliminate her folliculitis and acne. Do you think tanning could make it worse in any way? ...I have folliculitis on my face that has not gone away despite multiple types of treatments. It... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saranya Ramadoss ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Hardik Pitroda MD

I have what looks like body acne on my butt. Dr. said (looked briefly at one) that it was folliculitis, but why all over my bottom? Some on my back too, not as bad. It s out of no where. Not sure why ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hardik Pitroda ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Vijay Aithal MD

what I thought was folliculitis but it looks to be really bad acne . Dermatologist gave me some creams and right now I m Using ProActive. Seems to help but the acne is still there It s been over 4... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vijay Aithal ( Dermatologist)
Dr.  Kalpana Pathak MD

I have severe acne which developed after taking canesten....it seems like folliculitis , as i get ... canesten and acne be? I tried to eliminate various things from my diet (eg dairy) but saw no... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kalpana Pathak ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Rakhi Tayal MD

Hello, I have Pityrosporum Folliculitis . I have yeast overgrowth that gets down into the hair follicles and multiplies setting up an itchy, acne like erruption. They usually disappear quickly but leave ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakhi Tayal ( OBGYN)