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GlossaryRifampicin

antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like tuberculosis

Rifampicin, also known as Rifampin, is an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections such as tuberculosis and leprosy. It works by inhibiting the RNA polymerase enzyme in bacteria, which is essential for their RNA synthesis and, consequently, their ability to reproduce and survive.

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research Tufted hair folliculitis: complete enduring response after treatment with rifampicin

9 citations , January 2004 in “Journal of dermatological treatment”

Rifampicin effectively treated tufted hair folliculitis with no relapse after one year.

research Effective Treatment of Folliculitis Decalvans With a Combination of Oral Isotretinoin and Rifampicin

1 citations , May 2024 in “Cureus”

Combining oral isotretinoin and rifampicin effectively treats folliculitis decalvans.

Folliculitis Decalvans: A Rare Inflammatory Scalp Disorder

research Folliculitis decalvans

112 citations , July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.