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Folliculitis Treatment

Dermatologists usually treat mild cases of folliculitis with antiseptic washes combined with topical antibiotics. Tea tree oil, obtained from a health food store, is a good topical antiseptic as well. A small percentage of individuals may develop an allergy to tea tree oil.
Mild to moderate boils respond well to hot water compresses. In some cases, oral antibiotic treatment should accompany topical treatment. The antiobiotic chosen is determined by the cause suspected...Read the full article