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[1] EPF comprises three distinct subtypes: EPF of infancy (EPFI), classic EPF of adulthood (EPF), and immunosuppression-associated EPF (IS-EPF)
Recurrence is common; maintenance antifungal regimens (oral ketoconazole once weekly or ketoconazole 2% shampoo 2 or 3 times weekly) may be used as prevention
I don't think the shampoo itself can heal a serious/deep case of scalp folliculitis, it's such a stubborn damn skin condition
Many love using this shampoo for the potent herbal ingredients that help alleviate folliculitis symptoms
prescribed 1 week of vibramycin, also tried tea tree oil, t-gel, t-sal, pyrithione zinc, and nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoos over a few months w/ no improvement
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Common side effects for terbinafine and azoles include nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a form of irritant folliculitis caused secondary to shaving, and its presentation is bilateral and diffuse in comparison
Antifungals, like fluconazole or ketoconazole; Antiparasitics, like ivermectin; Malassezia-Associated Skin Diseases
Also, if folliculitis is caused by infection (bacterial or fungal), then it seems natural to think we'd need to strengthen our Zalka recommends using a cleanser that prevents pores from becoming clogged or inflamed
Gordon says antifungal medication like oral fluconazole or topical ketoconazole cream would be 6
Premium Powerups I have been using benzoyl peroxide and ketoconazole shampoo daily with no improvement