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Is this Pityrosporum Folliculitis?

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(@rr650408)

Posted : 05/27/2016 4:05 pm

I just finished a Z-pack antibiotic course last week for a mild bronchitis infection and started noticing a bunch of whiteheads and a mild rash pop up on my forehead, jawline, and neck earlier this week, but it seems to have gotten worse now towards the end of the week. I

Has anyone else experienced this type of reaction from antibiotics use? I haven't made any recent changes to my diet or skincare regimen. Any feedback/insight would be appreciated - thanks!

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(@viseslav-tonkovic-capin)

Posted : 05/27/2016 8:29 pm

Check with yor doctor- it could be "drug" allergy rash to azithromycin (Z-pack). Best!

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(@rr650408)

Posted : 05/27/2016 11:57 pm

3 hours ago, Viseslav Tonkovic-Capin said:

Check with yor doctor- it could be "drug" allergy rash to azithromycin (Z-pack). Best!

Thanks! I texted images to my Dermatologist and she confirmed that it is most likely Pityrosporum Folliculitis due to an in-balance caused by the antibiotics. Hopefully it'll clear up in a few weeks with a topical steroid she recommended.

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(@snarkygirl)

Posted : 06/13/2016 8:35 am

Hey try garlic tablets, garlic is good for fighting fungal infections. I'd say 2 per day.

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(@snairne)

Posted : 05/14/2017 1:12 am

Hey do you mind giving an update pls as to whether the pills worked or not? :)

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