How I got rid of my folliculitis

I recently had folliculitis on both sides of my face in the beard area. I saw the doctor and also a dermatologist about the issue. The doctor gave me antibiotics that didn't help. The dermatologist gave me a retnoid cream that didn't work either. I found a potential solution on the internet. Rubbing antibacterial soap into the infected area twice daily. Orignially I thought this wouldn't work because the professionals I had seen hadn't been able to help me but I felt desperate and out of options. It had been on my checks and lower jaw for more than a year. Also it had spread from just 2 bumps to 20+ bumps on both sides.

I went to my local supermarket and brought an antibacterial soap for $2. I purchased one that said gentle on the packet. I would run my face under a tap first. Then I would take the soap in my hands and rub them togeather until I had a lather of suds. I would then rub it into the areas that was inflamed and infected. I would leave it on for a couple of minutes then rinse it off. I did it twice a day and after about a week I started to see results. At first the areas went from dark red to pink. Also the pustules would became very dry and would eventually flake off. There was no longer an infection under them.

I continued to do this for about 2 months but then stopped because the folliculitis had completely cleared up. Hopefully this helps someone out there. You could even just do one small area of skin and if you don't see results after 2 weeks then know it's not right for you.

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