The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Folliculitis includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.
The first step in getting correct treatment is to get a correct diagnosis. Differential diagnosis list for Folliculitis may include:
Hidden causes of Folliculitis may be incorrectly diagnosed:
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Treatment for folliculitis consists of cleaning the infected area thoroughly with antibacterial soap and water or benzoyl peroxide; applying warm, wet compresses to promote vasodilation and drainage from the lesions; topical antibiotics such as mupirocin ointment and, in extensive infection or if a furuncle or carbuncle has developed, systemic antibiotics. Use sensitivity results to guide therapy, but begin treatment before receiving results.
Furunculosis and carbunculosis may also require incision and drainage of ripe lesions if the lesions don’t drain after the application of warm, wet compresses. They may also require topical antibiotics after drainage.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Appropriate treatment includes the following:
❑ Folliculitis is treated by cleaning the infected area thoroughly with antibacterial soap (such as Hibiclens) and water; applying warm, wet compresses to promote vasodilation and drainage from the lesions; applying topical antibiotics, such as mupirocin ointment, clindamycin or erythromycin solution; and, in extensive infection, administering systemic antibiotics (a cephalosporin or dicloxacillin) after culture and sensitivity results return.
❑ Furuncles may require incision and drainage of ripe lesions after application of warm, wet compresses and systemic antibiotics, as indicated by culture results, after drainage.
❑ Carbuncles require systemic antibiotic therapy as well as incision and drainage.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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