How to cure folliculitis on the head

Folliculitis on the head is mostly caused by bacterial infection and can be cured by rational treatment. Treatment mainly includes topical medication, oral medication, physical therapy, surgical treatment and so on. 1. Topical medications: Folliculitis is caused by bacterial infection, and the causative agent is mainly Staphylococcus aureus. If the symptoms of folliculitis are mild, you can give topical drugs, such as fusidic acid cream, mupirocin ointment, ichthyolite ointment, etc., which can inhibit and kill the bacteria, promote the discharge of pus, and accelerate the healing process. 2. Oral medication: if necessary, with oral antibiotic drugs, such as cefadroxil, cefaclor, amoxicillin, etc., has the effect of inhibiting and killing bacteria, which can reduce the infection. 3. Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy can also be used, such as infrared rays, far infrared rays, ultra-short wave, etc. The purpose of the treatment is mainly to promote the subsidence of infection. 4. Surgery: Folliculitis usually does not require surgery, but if it develops into a carbuncle or boil, it can be surgically incised to drain out the pus inside, which can promote healing. Folliculitis symptoms are mild and may heal on their own. If the symptoms are obvious, it is recommended to go to the dermatology department of the hospital in a timely manner, and use medication under the guidance of the doctor, which will help the recovery of the disease.