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How Do I Treat Folliculitis Around the Eye Area?

stargazertxJul 16, 2012
Two and a half weeks after periorbital laser resurfacing, I developed a horrible case of folliculitis on the eyelid and under the eye of the most aggressively treated eye. I thought the only way to get rid of folliculitis was to remove the trapped hair. I have been on antibiotics for a week and had a steroid shot a week ago as well. Now, the redness has turned into pustules. One on my eyelid is huge! I am starting to panic.

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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answered on Feb 19, 2013
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Dr. Vivek Bansal, MD
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Dr. Vivek Bansal, MD
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Dr. Anatoli Freiman, MD
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Answered on Aug 6, 2012
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Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD
Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD
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Answered on Jul 18, 2012
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