Do you know of an over the counter cure for folliculitis?

Folliculitis is a painful skin condition resulting in pimple-like sores between legs and under arms.

Mild cases of folliculitis sometimes heal on their own. However, folliculitis may return or get worse. If your folliculitis spreads or returns, see your doctor for proper treatment.

If your infection is caused by bacteria and it is:

* Mild, you can try an antibiotic ointment or cream such as bacitracin, polymyxin B sulfate (Polysporin), clindamycin, erythromycin, or mupirocin (Bactroban). You may also use an antiseptic cleanser, such as povidone-iodine (for example, Betadine) or chlorhexidine.
* Deeper or more severe, you will need to take antibiotic pills. Your doctor may prescribe dicloxacillin, erythromycin, or cephalexin (such as Keflex). Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and ofloxacin (such as Floxin) are used for certain types of bacteria.

If your infection is caused by a fungus:

* You will need to take antifungal pills, such as fluconazole (Diflucan), griseofulvin (Fulvicin-U/F or Gris-PEG, for example), itraconazole (Sporanox), or terbinafine (Lamisil).
* Your doctor may give you a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation.

If folliculitis occurs on your scalp or beard area, you can use a shampoo containing selenium sulfide 2.5%, selenium 1%, or 50% propylene glycol.

For stubborn or recurrent cases of folliculitis, laser treatment may be an option. Laser treatment destroys the hair follicle and reduces the scarring that results from folliculitis. However, hair will no longer grow in the treated area. Laser treatment is expensive.

You can apply antibiotic creams like Bacteroban,fucidin or
nadifloxacin cream 2-3 times a day and take brufen tablet 2-3
times daily for pain. If no relief, see your Doctor. He will prescribe
antibiotics to take by mouth such as Erythromycin, Cephalexin,
ampicillin-cloxacillin etc for 5-6 days.

try dabbing some witch hazel on the inflammed area. works for me