SEVERE TSST-1 MRSA FOLICULITIS
I’d like to share my experience: I have been battling recurrent folliculitis in the pubic area caused by MRSA resistant to erythromycin, clindamycin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, ciprofloxacin, and gentamicin—sensitive only to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim.
I am a general practitioner working in a hospital. It all started with an ingrown hair that turned into a boil; I didn't realize at the time that it was a TSST-1 staph variant. I developed an intense rash and severe immunological symptoms alongside the pain typical of common folliculitis—this variant is very dangerous and often fatal.
Naturally, I underwent several rounds of Bactrim and decolonization therapy, but the folliculitis kept coming back—always accompanied by a rash and a sense of impending doom.
Life became depressing. I started another round of Bactrim, yet the follicular pain persisted. However, the final flare-up occurred without a rash, indicating a milder infection; TSST-1 variants are typically severe because they disable the immune system, much like PVL strains do. Without being an infectious disease specialist or a microbiologist, I began researching what was happening and why I couldn't eliminate the bacteria, despite following established protocols involving chlorhexidine soap and nasal mupirocin for decolonization. I did some research and came across the webpage of microbiologist Michelle Moore, where I read about biofilms and recurrent MRSA infections—specifically how these organisms can create biofilms resistant to antibiotics and even chlorhexidine. During this latest flare-up, I started following her recommendations (I live in Bolivia, South America). I’m using essential oils—specifically a tea tree body wash with two drops of oregano oil—alongside benzoyl peroxide. It has been a revelation; the follicular pain and the rash vanished after the very first application. If you have access to it or are suffering from recurrent MRSA, I suggest checking out this link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12891082/
Biocidin can help eliminate this morbid condition and painful disease caused by any type of MRSA.
Currently, I am taking oregano oil extract, garlic extract, and echinacea with goldenberry, as well as vitamins D and C and zinc.
I use benzoyl peroxide for cleansing every 48 hours and take daily baths with tea tree oil and two drops of oregano oil.