I've been dealing with these recurring boils on my head for the last three years and just found out it's folliculitis. I've been told to take Althrocin 250, three times a day after meals for a week. Do you think this will completely cure my folliculitis?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Yes that would help, follow your doctors advice

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Answered 04/07/2025

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