If folliculitis is caused by bacterial infection, rubbing erythromycin ointment is useful; however, if it is caused by fungal infection, the application of erythromycin ointment is ineffective; folliculitis is caused by bacterial, fungal and other pathogenic microorganisms, and it can be manifested as bumps on hair follicles accompanied by redness, swelling and pain.
Erythromycin ointment belongs to the class of macrolide antibacterial drugs, only on the bacterial infection has the effect. Bacterial infections caused by folliculitis such as Staphylococcus aureus, through the local application of erythromycin ointment can play an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, at the same time with oral amoxicillin capsules and other antibacterial drugs.
For fungal infections caused by folliculitis, can not apply erythromycin ointment, can be applied under the guidance of the doctor clotrimazole ointment, miconazole nitrate cream and other antifungal drugs to treat.
It is recommended that folliculitis patients to the hospital, the physician according to the condition of the treatment, the drug should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.