Folliculitis scab does not mean that the lesions have been completely cured, there may still be residual inflammation, patients can continue to anti-inflammatory treatment under the guidance of the doctor.
Folliculitis scabs but still convex may be the inflammation has not completely subsided, need to continue treatment. For example, patients with bacterial folliculitis can be treated with topical erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid ointment or oral cephalosporin, doxycycline and other drugs. If the hair follicles are still in a raised state for a long time after treatment, it is also possible that a proliferative scar has formed.
If it is a keloid scar, patients can use preparations containing silicone and Centella asiatica ingredients externally under the guidance of a doctor for anti-scar proliferation treatment. For more serious or larger scars, patients can also go to the hospital for local injections, laser or freezing treatments. These physical treatments can help eliminate raised skin scars and make the surface of the skin more polished and even.
Folliculitis scabs appear raised, patients are recommended to go to the hospital for further examination to clarify the cause of the disease before targeted treatment. In addition, it is recommended that patients use medication under the guidance of a doctor, avoiding private medication, so as to avoid improper use of medication caused by physical discomfort.