Gram negative folliculitis is an inflammation of follicles caused by gram negative bacterial infection that can result from long-term antibiotic treatment. Now even long term treatment has its vices, where long term of antibiotic usage can lead to folliculitis. The word “Gram” refers to a blue stain used in laboratories to detect microscopic organisms. Certain bacteria do not stain blue and are called “Gram negative.” And the others are called gram positive.
Treatment. In Gram negative folliculitis, the bacteria are resistant to many antibiotics. Here again we use isotrtinoin and other antibiotics. It is a very tricky situation. Where more antibiotic is given against antibiotics.
This definitely need to be shown to a dermatologist for prompt cure. As bacterial infction as not a thing to be taken lightly.
The family and friends of the patient should support them during the course of the long and tedious treatment. It is very excrutiating for the patient, so support is important.