Suggest Remedy For Inflammation Of Hair Follicle

Posted on Sun, 27 Sep 2015

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Sun, 27 Sep 2015 Answered on

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Question : spider bite or ingrown hair.?
Suggest remedy for inflammation of hair follicle

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Sonawane (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like folliculitis. Applying antibiotic cream may help

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
From the picture you posted in your query it looks like it might be a folliculitis.
It means some infection and inflammation of the hair follicle.
It usually will go away in 2-3 days on its own. If it doesn't or increases then applying antibiotic cream containing neomycin or soframycin can help.
Apply antiseptic cream before you apply antibiotic.
If it worsens with applying these cream then it could be fungal and anti fungal cream can help.
I hope i have answered your query well.
If you have any more queries kindly write back to me will be happy to help you.
Thnak you

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