skin infection

Folliculitis is a common infection of the hair bulb. It is due to a staphylococcus Folliculitis treatment is generally includes with warm compresses. Sometimes, topical antibiotics with mupirocin or clindamycin are applied two to three times a day. Large areas of folliculitis may need antibiotics,eg dicloxacillin, or cephalexin, taken by mouth. Hot-tub folliculitis goes away in a week without any treatment. Folliculitis due to ingrown hairs is treated by a number of techniques with varying success. For severe, repeating issues, shaving may need to be discontinued. Mild cases of eosinophilic folliculitis usually resolve within two to three days. If the condition persists or recurs or if infection sets in, you might need precise folliculitis treatment to the type of infection. It is critical to take the full course of treatment for any infection or the infection may reoccur, worsen or spread as quickly as treatment stops. The therapy your doctor advises will rely upon the type and seriousness of your infection.