Repeated episodes of folliculitis on the head can be eradicated under the guidance of a doctor through life conditioning, antibacterial lotions, topical ointments, oral medications and so on.
1. Life management: If folliculitis occurs on the head, it is necessary to keep the local clean, and also avoid close contact with others. Pay attention to a light diet.
2. Antibacterial lotion: after repeated episodes of folliculitis on the head, you can choose povidone-iodine solution or povidone-iodine solution and other antibacterial lotion treatment.
3. Topical ointment: If the folliculitis is caused by bacterial infection, you can choose fusidic acid ointment and mupirocin ointment to apply. If it is due to fungal infection, you can use topical econazole ointment, ketoconazole lotion treatment.
4. Oral medication: If the symptoms of infection are relatively mild, you can simply choose topical medication, if the symptoms are more serious, there have been recurrent episodes, in the case of bacterial infections, you can add oral cephalosporin, doxycycline and other medications, and in the case of fungal infections, you can add oral itraconazole, terbinafine and other antifungal medications.
It is recommended that patients go to the dermatology department of the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of a professional doctor to give the corresponding treatment and treatment, taking drugs need to comply with the doctor’s instructions.