Hi Dr. I am suffering scalp folliculitis from last 3 years whenever I talk medicine it stops and it occurs again when I stop medicine. Is there permanently cure for this disease.

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Hello lybrate-user,
first you should know the causative factors - excessive sweating
heat and humidity
wearing tight hats
skin conditions like dermatitis or eczema
lack of hygiene
excessively oily scalp
so if any of the above cause is present in your case please avoid it or take preventive measures. Some home remedies-
**washing of scalp with some mild shampoo. ** application of of turmeric powder paste prepared with little water on the scalp can be valuable in reducing infection. **aloe vera gel is also effective in curing and soothing the inflammation. This will cure milder problems but for severe and chronic folliculitis medicinal intervention is necessary. For homeopathic and herbal treatment you can consult me.
Regards, Dr. Heena.

Heena Quraishi · Accepted Answer

Hello lybrate-user,
first you should know the causative factors - excessive sweating
heat and humidity
wearing tight hats
skin conditions like dermatitis or eczema
lack of hygiene
excessively oily scalp
so if any of the above cause is present in your case please avoid it or take preventive measures. Some home remedies-
**washing of scalp with some mild shampoo. ** application of of turmeric powder paste prepared with little water on the scalp can be valuable in reducing infection. **aloe vera gel is also effective in curing and soothing the inflammation. This will cure milder problems but for severe and chronic folliculitis medicinal intervention is necessary. For homeopathic and herbal treatment you can consult me.
Regards, Dr. Heena.