International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Folliculitis is an inflammatory condition of a hair follicle that develops into a papule or pustule of hair-covered skin. The most prevalent cause of folliculitis is bacterial infection of the hair follicles. The severity of scalp folliculitis varies, as do its manifestations. Folliculitis can occur on virtually any part of the body and can be acute or chronic. A 71-year-old man with recurrent, painful folliculitis on scalp, which had shown limited response to conventional treatments. After complete history taking patient was prescribed Sulphur 30°C and reduction in the frequency and severity of folliculitis outbreaks, without any adverse side effects.