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Suggest Treatment For Folliculitis On The Butt
Posted on
Fri, 30 Sep 2016
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Fri, 30 Sep 2016
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Question : I have had foliculitus on my butt for over 4 months. I have been prescribed a light antibiotc, did nothing. I wash at least 3 x a used cortizoe andother washed.See photo sorry! I' a 64 yearnold male boarder line diabeties 2
I us antibotic washed even shaved my hair down there. Whats the best cure?
I us antibotic washed even shaved my hair down there. Whats the best cure?
Brief Answer:
Need prescription antibiotic to add....
Detailed Answer:
Hi Georgelee,
I have gone through your medical history and photo you provided carefully and understood your concern.
You are having folliculitis on but and inner thighs for over 4 months. Being a pre-diabetic with oscillations in blood sugar levels makes you more prone to skin infections that are difficult to treat.
In your case, you did not get a proper treatment.
At this point, antibiotic wash is not enough. You need to take prescription antibiotic orally (e.g. azithromycin or amoxicillin/clavulonate or cephalexin) orally and :
- wash the area with warm water and soap
- then wash with antibiotic solution
- then apply gentian violet solution, let it dry
- then, apply antibiotic ointment (e.g. bacitracin/neomycin)
Within a few days after taking this therapy, I'm sure you'll get cleared.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Need prescription antibiotic to add....
Detailed Answer:
Hi Georgelee,
I have gone through your medical history and photo you provided carefully and understood your concern.
You are having folliculitis on but and inner thighs for over 4 months. Being a pre-diabetic with oscillations in blood sugar levels makes you more prone to skin infections that are difficult to treat.
In your case, you did not get a proper treatment.
At this point, antibiotic wash is not enough. You need to take prescription antibiotic orally (e.g. azithromycin or amoxicillin/clavulonate or cephalexin) orally and :
- wash the area with warm water and soap
- then wash with antibiotic solution
- then apply gentian violet solution, let it dry
- then, apply antibiotic ointment (e.g. bacitracin/neomycin)
Within a few days after taking this therapy, I'm sure you'll get cleared.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank yoo so much. A cople of questions, not sure what gentian violet solution is, can i get all of the ointments over the counter?
Brief Answer:
Yes can find all over the counter
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Gentian violet is a XXXXXXX can find all over the counter apart prescription antibiotics.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
Yes can find all over the counter
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Gentian violet is a XXXXXXX can find all over the counter apart prescription antibiotics.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much Dr!
Brief Answer:
Happy to be assisting
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome.
If no more questions, please close this discussion and kindly rate my answer.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
Happy to be assisting
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome.
If no more questions, please close this discussion and kindly rate my answer.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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