Scalp folliculitis is mainly caused by bacterial or fungal infections, according to different causes, using different drugs for treatment, such as antibiotic drugs, antifungal drugs and so on.
1. Antibiotic drugs: mainly for bacterial infection of the scalp caused by scalp folliculitis, can be under the guidance of the doctor, oral antibiotic drugs for treatment, such as amoxicillin, cefaclor, etc.; at the same time, can also be used with topical antibiotic drugs, such as erythromycin, fusidic acid and so on.
2. Antifungal drugs: for fungal infections caused by scalp folliculitis, can be under the guidance of a doctor, taking antifungal drugs for treatment, such as itraconazole, terbinafine, etc.; but also with topical antifungal lotion or ointment treatment, such as fluconazole lotion, terbinafine, etc..
So when the scalp folliculitis, it is recommended to first go to the hospital for relevant examination, to clarify the specific causative organisms, and then follow the doctor’s prescription medication.