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What Causes Scalp Folliculitis And Itching Sensation On Hands And Feet?

I have been on cipralex for a few years. Starting at 5mg then 10mg and the20mg. I took well to all the increases and was feeling well mose of the time however of the years there was som eweight can so I discussed with my dr that I am reducing the meds and fianaly reached down to 10mg after a 4 month weaning process.I knew I had to do it slow. I have dysthimia and I was very causes of sideeffects of reducing. I am seeing my dr tomorrow, but one thing in the last month it that the palms of my hands and feet are itchy and the I a developed a small area of scalp folliculitis. I do have an under active thyroid gut that is and has been made stable for many years Any thought. Thank you
Thu, 21 May 2020
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Folliculitis refers to bacterial infection which occurs at the root of hair follicle and will present as small bumps like acne on scalp or other hairy regions. Antibacterial creams should be used regularly. Oral antibiotics are also useful.Do not worry. Folliculits is usually unrelated to antidepressant use. Antibiotics will clear the infection in a few days.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Scalp Folliculitis And Itching Sensation On Hands And Feet?

Hi, Folliculitis refers to bacterial infection which occurs at the root of hair follicle and will present as small bumps like acne on scalp or other hairy regions. Antibacterial creams should be used regularly. Oral antibiotics are also useful.Do not worry. Folliculits is usually unrelated to antidepressant use. Antibiotics will clear the infection in a few days. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician