What medicine is used to treat folliculitis

Many people think that folliculitis has nothing to do with themselves, but daily life is full of living habits that cause folliculitis. For example, many women like to pluck their eyebrows and men like to shave. In fact, these actions may cause folliculitis. If folliculitis occurs on the skin, it is best to go to a dermatologist and listen to the doctor's professional advice on how to treat folliculitis.

1. The best treatment for folliculitis

There is no so-called best treatment method. For different situations, the best treatment method is to choose the one that best suits your symptoms. Topical treatments are suitable for routine treatment for everyone. For patients with severe symptoms, systemic oral antibiotics are suitable for treatment. If conditions permit, treatments such as ultraviolet light, infrared light, ultrashort wave, and thermal therapy can be used. Traditional Chinese medicine is suitable for those whose disease recurs due to physical constitution. Those with persistent attacks may consider vaccination.

2. How to treat folliculitis

Actively treat the primary disease such as diabetes, and for those with multiple diseases, antibiotics and vitamins can be used. The principles of local treatment are sterilization, anti-inflammation and drying. Iodine tincture, ichthyol ointment, neomycin ointment, etc. can be used externally. If conditions permit, ultraviolet light or ultra-short wave irradiation can be used. For those who suffer from persistent disease, autologous vaccine or polyvalent vaccine can be injected. Immunostimulants may also be given. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment method should clear away heat, detoxify and remove dampness. You can take Wuwei Disinfection Drink. For local TCM treatment, you can apply Huadu powder, Baibu wine, and black cloth Huadu ointment externally.

3. What medicine to use for folliculitis

For local application of folliculitis, you can choose 2.5% iodine tincture, 5% ammonium mercuric chloride (white mercury), 10% ichthyol ointment, povidone iodine solution, 2% salicylic acid, 2% chloramphenicol tincture, sulfur lotion, 2% mupirocin ointment, etc., apply to the affected area several times a day. For severe cases, sulfa drugs such as co-trimoxazole or sensitive antibiotics such as penicillin, gentamicin and kanamycin can be used under the guidance of a doctor. Local treatment: Traditional Chinese medicine external application can use Huadusan, Ruyijinhuangsan, Huadusan ointment, etc. Chinese patent medicines such as Lianqiao Baidu Pills, Qingxue Jiedu Pills, Xiaobaidu Paste, Dahuang Nichong Pills, etc. can be taken appropriately.