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Boils, carbuncles, folliculitis, paronychia and staphylococcal whitlow - Management
How should I manage folliculitis?
- Advise people to avoid aggravating factors for folliculitis.
- Daily washing with an antiseptic product may help to prevent or control mild cases.
- For localized folliculitis, topical fusidic acid can be used.
- If folliculitis is more extensive or severe, empirical treatment with oral antibiotics may be needed.
Clarification / Additional information
- Advice should include avoidance of tight clothing, occlusive dressings and adhesive plaster, and (if shaving) to shave in the direction of hair growth.
Basis for recommendation
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