Hello Doctor,
I recently came from my clinic which diagnosed me with folliculitis. I am currently taking Cephalexin 500mg for 10 days, 4 times a day. I have pimple like rashes on the following areas: arms, chest, neck, legs, and back. They are very itchy.
These are my questions:
1. When I take this antibiotic, what should I expect in the coming days?
2. What is the duration that Folliculitis will run its course?
3. Is it unusual for folliculitis to sometimes clump close together?
4. What does antihistamines have to do with relieving itching symptoms?
5. When I finish these antibiotics after 10 days and do not see an improvement, what course of action should I request from my doctor?
6. When does folliculitis get worse? What symptoms are they?
7. What can I do to stop itching? I am using benadryl ointment, hydrocortizone and triaminclone to help with the itch. I am also jumping the cold shower twice a day.
8. My folliculitis started out from my pubic hair area. Is it normal for folliculitis to spread throughout the body?
Your feedback is greatly appreciated! =)