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Pratibha (Banglore, India) on 03/08/2012: 
Littlelebowskiurbanachiever (Central Va, Virginia) on 02/02/2012:
I drank two mugs of water with about a spoonful of turmeric powder in each as well as soaked a cloth in organic apple cider vinegar and turmeric which I left on my thighs overnight. Last night was the first night in which I tried these remedies, and I am already seeing very noticable improvement even just this morning. I had discoloration on my hips that virtually has gone overnight, and the rash, while still a bit itchy, looks a whole lot better. I only have one zit-like bump, and that has become significantly less swollen. I have read/been told that turmeric can make your stomach upset. I have not felt any discomfort but I did drink it after I had already eaten something both times. Definitely would recommend trying this one out! Very amazed at the quick results, hopefully it continues to work as well.
Dan (Oakland, California, Usa) on 12/19/2011:
The turning point was a month ago when despite my skepticism, I decided to try turmeric capsules on a daily basis. Since then things have cleared up remarkably. It isn't completely gone, but I think reduced at least 75%.
Jeff (Brisbane, Australia) on 10/26/2011:
I was so happy when I found this website and read so many stories similiar to mine; relief is at hand!
My approach to defeating this malady was a three pronged attack:
1. Wash hair with anti-bacterial soap;
2. Apply ACV (pew!) or anti-bacterial alcohol solution liberally to whole of scalp;
3. One teaspoon of turmeric disolved in water, drink and enjoy.
Repeat twice daily if necessary, be persistent and victory over this painful and embarrasing affliction will be yours!!!
Jack A. (Houston, Texas) on 09/05/2011:
Good Luck To all You who suffer from This
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Lancey (Johannesburg, South Africa) on 07/26/2011: 
Still early day but I am really excited at the results.
Thirtysomething (Los Angeles, Ca) on 06/07/2011:
Thirtysomthing (Los Angeles, Ca) on 06/03/2011:
Back to the derms office and now I was given the another round of antibiotics, Dicloxicillin. This also cleared up the folliculitis, but as before the folliculitis came back worse about 2 weeks after being off antibiotics. Now I was getting 2-5 pimples/boils a day. Determined to get back to the days when I had a healthy scalp I found this website and decided to try the remedies here. I didn't know what worked so I tried everything.
First I tried soaking my scalp in dilute vinegar solution. This helped relieve the itching but I still got the pimples. The vinegar does not smell very good, unless you love the smell of vinegar potato chips. And it burns if it gets into your eyes. Difficult to keep in place on your scalp.
Then I tried the following: Tea Tree oil after blow drying my hair dry after showers. Usually I don't ever touch the blow dryer as I normally wear my hair short and just let it air dry. My understanding wife helps me apply the tea tree oil. As it is almost impossible to see the back of your head from a mirror. I also began using neosporin on the active pimple/boils. In addition I took turmeric shots everyday (a tablespoon of tumeric in a little bit of water). Eventually I switched to the tumeric pills, they are much better. I changed my pillow case nightly. Actually I use clean t-shirts as pillow cases. I have more t-shirts then I have pillow cases.
It has been 2 and half weeks and the result is quite amazing. The folliculitis is nearly gone. I have been getting less pimples. This week I didn't have one. It feels like I am on antibiotics but I am not. Also I am not getting the nausea or having to stay out of the sunlight like while on antibiotics. My wife says that my scalp looks less red and she sees no more pimples. It looks and feels like its healing.
Thanks for everyone sharing their experiences. I am the happiest man. Now I will just keep it up and keep my fingers crossed. Hopefully this is behind me.
Oscar (Irving, TX) on 01/23/2009:
Elizaberh (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) on 09/13/2008:
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup warm water
The turmeric is absolutely disgusting, but it seems to be working. I've also tried mixing it with cranberry juice and grapefruit juice instead, and it was a small improvement. I also tried the suggestions using baking soda topically: Mix baking soda, water and vitamin E to make a paste, apply it to boils to "draw out" the infection.
It's hard to say how effective this was, but the baking soda paste did seem to absorb something from the boils, and dried them a little. I'm so grateful to have found a natural cure for these infections, since the vicious cycle of antibiotics seems to just make bacteria stronger. Thanks to all the testimonies and suggestion!
