Recurrent Skin Infections / Folliculitis

Hi, this is a follow up to your answer on 1/27/02.

My concern is that its been a year and half that I am still dealing with folliculitis, etc.  Its not bad, but I think that is because I pay close attention to everything.  As of right now, I have a dime size lesion, and about 6 small red bumps scattered around my swimsuit area and one bump on my wrist.  Its minor - but, when will it eventually cease?

Is there a general time frame that I can expect it to fade away - 2 years, 3 years?  Should I try taking Biotin?

Also, give how this all came about (see previous question's histroy), i would think if it does go away that I probably won't see it again?

Thanks in advance.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

In my experience, thse folliculitis outbreaks generally do indeed cease.  The time frame is measured for the most part in months, rather than years, though of course there may be exceptions.

I advise you to follow your dermatologist's advice, and otherwise to pay as little attention to it as possible.

Biotin probably won't make much difference to this condition.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff