Herbal Care Products for Folliculitis

self treatment of folliculitis, caused by mild bacteria, can be done. It includes use of antibacterial wash like benzoyl peroxide, chlorhexidine or phisoderm, twice a day. Other than this soaking affected area in a tub of diluted white vinegar or in very dilute Clorox bleach can help reverse the condition. Bacterial folliculitis, with the recommendation of doctor can be treated by topical antibiotic application such as clindamycin lotion or metronidazole lotion. For more resistant form of infection a 5-30 day course of oral antibiotic such as cephalexin, dicloxacillin, doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin may be used.
Treatment of fungual folliculitis with anti fungal shampoos and body washes such as ketoconazole. More resistant infection may require topical application of antifungal creams such as miconazole, terbinafine. 4% hydroquinone, kojic acid and 15-20% azelaic acids are recommended for the treatment of hyper pigmentation of skin.