For scalp folliculitis, oral penicillins, cephalosporins, and macrolides, such as amoxicillin, cefixime, and erythromycin, may be prescribed.
Scalp folliculitis is a bacterial infectious skin disease of the hair follicles on the head and the surrounding tissues, mostly due to Staphylococcus aureus infection. Patients may experience red papules, itching, and pain.
Patients with scalp folliculitis who have obvious inflammation and extensive skin lesions need to take oral antibacterial medications under a doctor’s supervision, such as penicillin drugs like amoxicillin and ampicillin, or oral cephalosporins like cefixime and cefuroxime, and macrolides like erythromycin and roxithromycin.
Patients need to seek medical attention if they experience any abnormal discomfort while taking the medication.