How to treat folliculitis caused by Candida albicans

Folliculitis caused by Candida albicans needs to be treated with medication, physical therapy and surgery. 1. medication: for folliculitis caused by Candida albicans infection, you can follow the doctor’s instructions in the local application of ketoconazole ointment, miconazole ointment and other antifungal ointment. Some patients with serious infections can also take oral itraconazole, terbinafine and other antifungal drugs under the guidance of a doctor. In addition, patients can follow the doctor’s instructions povidone-iodine solution, chlorhexidine gluconate solution and other antibacterial solution coated with the affected area. 2. Physical therapy: For Candida albicans infection leading to folliculitis, it is also necessary to take Weifa light therapy, infrared radiation and other ways to promote the repair of inflammation. 3. Surgery: If the folliculitis caused by Candida albicans infection develops into boils or carbuncles, then the lesions need to be incised through surgery to drain the pus. It is recommended that patients with folliculitis caused by Candida albicans infection need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, and patients need to choose the appropriate measures for treatment under the guidance of the doctor. In addition, the patient usually need to keep the affected area clean, to avoid scratching the affected area.