If your dermatologist determines that a fungus is responsible for the folliculitis, Gordon says antifungal medication like oral fluconazole or topical ketoconazole cream would be prescribed ...

She had taken oatmeal baths and used a topical cream to alleviate the intense itching, but was unsuccessful. Superficial folliculitis is an inflammation of the upper section of the hair follicle ...

or antifungal cream to treat your folliculitis depending on the type of infection. In more severe cases, oral antibiotics, prescribed by your doctor, may be necessary. 4. Molluscum contagiosum ...