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I am having a spot - furuncle bacterial skin infection which is being there for around 4 days as of now. Kindly let me know how it can treated.

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In January i have little bacterial skin infection but moderate fungal skin infection both, doctor prescribe me antibiotic (cefuroxime) for 5 days and antifungal cream. but i dont able to take antibiotic for complete 5 days due to pain and itching in fungus area, so i stop antibiotic after 3 days bacterial infection is little remaining. So i started

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My mother has had a severe bacterial skin infection for over a month. She has been on at least two different antibiotics and uses an antibiotic cream. She keeps getting more sores and is now so tired she nods off while talking and working. She refuses to go back again because she thinks it will heal eventually. As her care taker, I am concerned of

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If it's skin infection.. Send me photos of the affected area for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

How can I get rid of such irritated skin infection.I have infection this rainy season because of wet clothes

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The treatment for fungal infection is simple. You have to take anti fungal tablets and creams for 4 to 6 weeks following which it resolves. Do not apply soap on that area and do not self treat with ov ...  Read More

Bumpy skin tags down in genital area severe itching and the infection is increasing pls suggest some medications

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I have bacterial yeast infections over my penis and below fire skin. Pls suggest creams or good home remedy

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Hello I understand your concern. Homepathic constitutional treatment is safe and most effective for you. Share more details. ...  Read More

I have boils and it hurts so bad please i need the right kind of antibacterial med for this i need an oral kind of anti bacterial

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Which part? Whether hair roots involved?, .. Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis, detailed information regarding disease and prescription for medicine. ...  Read More

I'm having bacterial infection on my penis skin, how can I treat it ? Please suggest some ointment or medicine or some remedy for the same to treat it fast

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I have bacterial urine infection Not acidic increased Bacterial infection I want to know know how many days it will take to cure bacterial infection from ayurveda medicine?

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Please share your reports with me so that I can analyze the problem and give you proper solution ...  Read More

I am having red small itchy lumps on thighs and shoulders and these are spreading day by day. I am having infection for a week now.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My feet nail turned black nd around skin are thick nd turned black . I have taken medicine for so long but it never cured .what should I do ?

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

Please tell if its viral or bacterial infection in mouth No fever No pain Redness in mouth and sores Baby 3 year old Pls suggest medicine also

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Tonsils are enlarged. Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

I had infection on my thigh with bumps on skin internally thick feel bump. I took linezolid 600 mg . It reduce now and had very little bump but near by area have rashes on my thigh which is very itching and feel hot sensation one . I took above medicines from last 2 days and will continue for next 5 days. Please advice some cream aur medicine for

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have a skin infection from several days, that is a fungal infection so please prescribe medicine to cure that it is a ring worm infection

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Fungal infections require correct diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I have a spreading skin infection on my genitals (penis and scrotum) and inner thighs. It looks like many pimples that are itching severely.

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Do you have itching at any other site on body like fingers, axilla , arms? Looks like scabies Msg for consultation ...  Read More

A unvaccinated puppy licked my private part by accident while i was sleeping. After few days i got constipation and few days after Dysuria (mild). Im worried. Kindly advise me what tests i should do before going to consult a Dr in person. Is there any probability for bacterial infections. Am i risking my life? What can i do now

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You have not mentioned the days after exposure Tab Norfloxacine 400 mg x bd Plenty of fluids Keep clean and good hygiene ...  Read More

I have a spreading skin infection on my genitals (penis and scrotum) and inner thighs. It looks like many tiny pimples that are itching severely. Some of them are leaking pus and bleeding, it's been one week

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I got cut on my hand from sharpener blade few weeks ago...and after some time yellow discharge started coming from it and it is swollen and have a red/pink skin ...I am applying softamycin on it from past 5 days but nothing happened good

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You may have to go for systemic and topical antibiotics ...  Read More

What is a generic solution and medication for frequent water borne bacterial infection of stomach leading to upsets and weakness. Thanks in advance for your kind guidance.

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Immediate Care: • Drink plenty of fluids – ORS, coconut water, rice kanji, buttermilk • Light diet – khichdi, curd rice, banana, toast • Avoid oily, spicy and outside foo ...  Read More

At the end of May I was bitten by a leech. In September skin on my calf started showing edema and infection and liquid is coming. Healing is very slow. Doctors that i showed to think that it is varicose. But there are no symptoms of varicose. One doctor gave me azithromycin and another aerofix antibiotics.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

How often do you see a 25-year-old male with recurring urine bacterial infection I am a 25-year-old male and I keep getting recurring urine bacterial infections. How common is this in men my age? What are the usual reasons? What should I do to stop it from coming again and again? I had 9 times urine culture bacteria positive I masturbate daily onc

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Not so common Causes can be stone , STI NEED evaluation Consult for discussion ...  Read More

I have skin allergic reaction and infection for 1month. Ihave gone to different doctores taking medicine and injection. I have done all the tests like blood test , kidney test, liver test, and also blood sugar test. But nothing came out from the test . I was worried because when I take medicine when I first started having this problem everything wa

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Consultation for detailed discussion and management is advisable ...  Read More

I have got an itchy sensation on my thigh. It's like a pimple on thigh but I am thinking it is fungal infection.

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I've been having skin fungal infection on and off for a few months to almost a year now. Had been advised on Practo only to take oral meds(itraconozole) and apply medicines(fungicross). Nothing is helping and is only getting worse.

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I will need proper pictures It can be treated Medications have to be taken under regular prescription. ...  Read More

Pls describe any creams for this infection for leg Its been from more then a month pls help to get some ontimentw

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Have you applied some over the counter creams? Will need more pictures Don’t worry Treatment is available ...  Read More

Hi Respected Dr. I’m reaching out regarding a skin infection on my niece’s face (10 year old) that has been persisting for the past four months. Despite using the "Miconazole nitrate cream IP 2% w/w" cream as prescribed during a previous consultation, the infection seems to be worsening. Could you kindly check attached image & advis

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Does it reduce with miconazole? More pictures and further evaluation is required ...  Read More

Hello, my wife is 19 weeks pregnant and on the left hand side of her stomach she has some kind of fungal infection. We have seen a skin specialist and the doctor has given her luhon cream to apply there. I want to understand if luhon cream is safe during pregnancy?

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Yes it’s safe , you can continue this ...  Read More

Penis bacteria infection when I use ebrcanzole ointment it is going off when I stop again it is coming what to do

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It’s likely a fungal infection if it is resolving by eberconazole Oral treatment and other questions which are confidential needs to be answered by the patient ...  Read More

Facing skin infection itching burning so much i need consult penis erection problem please mention whatsapp number so I can connect directly on WhatsApp

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Hi Practo user A homoeopathic treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Or click on the calling option over my profile ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have a skin problem on my leg. It started as a small spot but has changed in size and color over time. Earlier it had stopped growing, but now it has started increasing again and looks slightly raised. It is not healing on its own. I am worried if it could be something serious. Can you please guide me on what it might be and what tr

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

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