Suggest Treatment For Folliculitis

Posted on Thu, 2 Jun 2016

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Thu, 2 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi please see image attached looks like a follicle problem but I'm not sure. Please let me know if this is normal.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I have reviewed the photographs
It seems to be a folliculitis. You should take treatment after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (13 minutes later)

Hi doctor

Is follicultiis serious?

It's not a lump or anything cancerous?

Is this a common condition among young males I am only 26. I thought it may be due to a ripping off a angiokeratoma when showering.

Which antibiotics can you recommend? I have some betmamethasine and fusidin cream.

This was my final question can I be calm now?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not cancerous

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, no, folliculitis is not cancerous you can apply same ointment.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar