I've been seeing a dermatologist for 3 years about folliculitis on my chest, back, face and neck. Upon stopping Ziana my acne turned into folliculitis. The only antibiotic that worked was Bactrim. I was on it 3 times for 1-2 months each time. It always returns and seems to be less effective. Culture showed staph, biopsy-folliculitis with normal flora. The bumps can be extracted by pressing and appear as solidified oil. I've tried spirolactone,washes,retinoids,diflucan, bactrim oral antibiotics.
Ive had some pretty bad facial acne and some pretty bad (and chronic) butt breakouts as well that are quite confident reducing. Ive been on 80 mg of accutane for 6 months and my face acne has cleared up entirely (luckily no scarring!!), but I have seen little to no improvement on my backside. Should I stay on accutane if I can technically finish my course for my face? What other methods can i seek out? I really really just want to get rid of this folliculitis and any help is appreciated
Hi I have rosacea, oily skin and mild acne. I've had it under control the past year using a salicylic acid lotion and finacea. I struggled previously with these and was on antibiotics for a year. Now I have tiny little bumps forming all over my forehead. They're incredibly itchy. Along with a itchy scalp. I think it's Pityrosporum Folliculitis. What are the treatment options ? I know this disease has a high relapse rate so I'm worried. Has anyone had success treating this without relapse ?
i suffer from acne, dermatits and folliculitis and i have used benzoyl peroxide as well as doxycycline and clindamycin to treat it but nothing has helped that much should i go for accutane ? i have also been using minoxidil on my face to grow a beard which eventually made my acne worse Thanks
I'm on Accutane for folliculitis on my butt. I'm about to start my 5th month out of 6 and there is little to no improvement. The sun always helps my condition in the summer. I'm really counting on it to help me. My folliculitis gets so bad sometimes that I can't wear shorts, and I play two sports! I'll be done with the Accutane early-mid June. How long should I wait before I tan?