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How to Get Rid of Folliculitis on my Chest?

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samIam5Dec 13, 2012

I have had it for the past two year. I have very fair skin with white hair so I don't think laser hair removal will work. I'm also for the most part no blemishes besides on my chest. I have tried: head and shoulders wash, wash from Dermatologist, baking soda, vinegar, multi anti fungal cream, clarisonic brush, gold bond powder and tons of acne creams nothing works. PLEASE help, it's embarrassing :(

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Dr. Anatoli Freiman, MD
Dr. Anatoli Freiman, MD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Jan 5, 2013
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Dr. Mohiba Khan Tareen, MD
Dr. Mohiba Khan Tareen, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Dec 16, 2012
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