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Is Amoxicillin Safe For Folliculitis In The Groin Area?
I have a bad case of folliculitis in the groin area. Have used benzoil peroxide wash, and doesn t seem to be helping. I have some amoxicillin that has been prescribed in the past, and was effective. Would it be okay to ask my doc for that again? I haven t been on it in over six months.
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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This is Dr. Klarida Papaqako answering your question.
If benzoil peroxide topically have not worked, I agree with you, that you need to take systemic (orally taken) treatment.
Amoxicillin in is not the first choice, as it may not clear completely the infection, since the bacteria that cause folliculitis may be resistant to it.
If I was your caring doctor I would recommend to take one of these first generation cephalosporins, dicloxacillin, flucloxacillin, fusidic acid or azithromycin.
In general I give my patients Cephalexin (a first generation cephalosporine) 500 mg, 1 tablet every 12 hours, for 7 days.
Hope this information helps,
Regards.
This is Dr. Klarida Papaqako answering your question.
If benzoil peroxide topically have not worked, I agree with you, that you need to take systemic (orally taken) treatment.
Amoxicillin in is not the first choice, as it may not clear completely the infection, since the bacteria that cause folliculitis may be resistant to it.
If I was your caring doctor I would recommend to take one of these first generation cephalosporins, dicloxacillin, flucloxacillin, fusidic acid or azithromycin.
In general I give my patients Cephalexin (a first generation cephalosporine) 500 mg, 1 tablet every 12 hours, for 7 days.
Hope this information helps,
Regards.
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Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. If I am your doctor I suggesting you that amoxicillin is resistant to most of the organisms causing a infection. I advice you to take cefixime 200mg tablet three times a day for 5 days, you can discuss this with your nearby doctor. It will cure your folliculits immediately. Also you can take aceclofenac and pantakind tablet for pain and acidity purpose.apply antibiotic ointment locally for synergistic effect.
If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.
If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.
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