Hello,
If the topical treatment benefits you then you may continue with it. However if the symptoms are severe then as mentioned before you may need oral antibiotics and re-evaluation to confirm the diagnosis.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Thank you so much for your reply! I googled folliculitis to see what it looks like and while the images seem pretty severe, this is exactly what it looks like I have. It has spread as well so there is a one or two bumps on my feet and lower thighs so I just have to imagine this would be it. I am going to try to keep everything clean and hope it goes away on it's own! There is certainly no pus in any of them, they are just raised bumps. Thank you thank you!!! Is there any way of knowing how long this should last. Ie. How long would it be wise to wait before consulting a doctor is this is folliculitis?
Hello,
It can be folliculitis skin apart from herpes which presents as painful blisters. For folliculitis, keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful. In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed. Please consult a dermatologist in that case.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.