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Is Clindamycin Lotion Effective In The Treatment Of Hair Folliculitis?
I was recently given clindamycin lotion for hair folliculitis. Will this help??? Have been on low dose doxy for months with no change. I have had culture performed with shows no staph or MRSA. Thanks for your input. Email is YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 1 Jun 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Since you have shown poor response with Clindamycin ointment/lotion, it is better to switch to other alternatives. You can take oral antibiotics like Ampiclix or Amoxclav. If the lesion confined to certain areas you can apply antibiotic creams like Mupirocin.
Check your blood sugar level to rule out undetected diabetics.
Consult a dermatologist if symptoms persist.
Thanks
Since you have shown poor response with Clindamycin ointment/lotion, it is better to switch to other alternatives. You can take oral antibiotics like Ampiclix or Amoxclav. If the lesion confined to certain areas you can apply antibiotic creams like Mupirocin.
Check your blood sugar level to rule out undetected diabetics.
Consult a dermatologist if symptoms persist.
Thanks