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Had multiple boils recurrent for last 8 months in groin and armpits. No antibiotics worked. Been told it is antibiotic resistant staph infection. Is there any hopeful line of treatment ? I am not diabetic.

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I think I have a staph infection should I go get it checked out it's like purple around it and has like a big red spot around it and it like hurts

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I want to know any brand shampoo or soap which has chlorhexidine in it..as my recent urine culture showed staph infection...

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Shampoo or soap will not solve urinary tract infection. ...  Read More

Staph infection in armpit. Started during pregnancy, baby is 6 months and I still have it. Puss comes out sometimes. Possibly spread to the other hand.

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It is not advisable to prescribe without examining the patient. Kindly call me or send photos using online consult option for better understanding of the problem. Once diagnosis is made, then only we ...  Read More

I get continuing staph infections very frequently, very painful and scar. What does this mean? Am I just autoimmune to staph?

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It could be because of low immunity ...  Read More

My partner has mild staph infection in the armpit from a boil. She is being treated with antibiotics. Am I allowed to touch her or should I maintain distance?

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If she's already on treatment then the chances of the infection spreading to u is less. So u can touch her. But it is always best to maintain a good handwashing habit. ...  Read More

I am having Staph infection for past 5 years. Did several sessions of antibiotic courses but it recurs after every few days. Is it permanently curable disease? Will Ozone treatment be helpful? Please suggest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJDVKbw4gp4

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Hi. I think you must see a dermatologist near you and undergo a decolonisation regime inclusive of mouth wash, body wash, washing of linen, use of creams, etc. Details of decolonisation may be obtaine ...  Read More

I have a staph infection on my face in several places. I have some Amoxicillin 500mg and am wondering if Amoxicillin kills the staph. In other words is Amoxicillin a type of antibiotic that is used to treat staph?

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Not much effective...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

I have a golden staph infection it has come back 3 times with having medical pills with it

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Take Homeopathic medicine 1) Cina 30......4 pills 3 times a day for 15 days ...  Read More

I keep getting these boils which are red and painful. I have had 6 in the past 5 months (1 on shoulder and 5 near vaginal opening at different times). When I checked online it seemed to be a staph infection though I am not completely sure. But this is recurring and I want to get rid of this. I have consulted online multiple times and have been repe

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You are suffering from bacterial folliculitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online con ...  Read More

I got red sweeling very touch sensitive painfull follicular infection like ingrown hair very pain sensitivve cant even walk , applied fusiwal B 2 days past

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Share pics and take online consultations for detailed information ...  Read More

I am using fusidic acid cream on my sclap for folliculitis from last 3 months now my sclap is clear no folliculitis But one or two folliculitis come again so why it comes again if i complete my treatment and no folliculitis present so why some comes again Plzzz comment

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Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment ...  Read More

I had pain and yellow discharge in my Belly Button around one month ago so I consulted a gastroenterologist he suggested to do sonography test then I tested and found out that I have some small cavity in my Belly Button that is filled with pus so the doctor said it is very small cavity and don't need any surgery and gave me medicine and t bact ont.

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Take online consultation to discuss in detail ...  Read More

Been treating bacterial infection (staph)for over a year now but it keeps coming back, am so tried about it I need solution that would end it all.

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Connect please ...  Read More

Folliculitis overthe opening of my vagina. Please help me with the prescription There is puss in it as well

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Take some antibiotics and pain relief drugs ...  Read More

I have these ingrown hair whenever I trim with scissors or use epilator to clear the hair. I thought it's one time infection but now whenever I clean the hair there are folliculitis. Please help me on this.. Is it some bacterial infection? Also tell me the medications

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Hi It can be pseudo folliculitis caused by ingrown hair or can be folliculitis that is caused by bacterial infection of hair follicles. Share pictures of concerned area for correctly identifying the ...  Read More

Which is better for this infection? Oral antibiotics or topical . Is this a staph infection? What treatment should we take ? And what precautions should we take to prevent recurrence? What is the cause for such infection ?

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Yes.. Staph infection...Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have been getting heat boils, which are most likely an outcome of staph infection, but that's my prediction from what I've read and understood from people around me. The boils have been occurring continuously in different parts of both the thighs. But this one that's particularly on my knee has made it very, very difficult for me to even function

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You are suffering from bacterial infection causing folliculitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by ...  Read More

Is folliculitis contagious? I am suffering from folliculitis from last two years. I have taken longer treatment but not no use. Is my folliculitis contagious to my new born baby?

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No... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treat ...  Read More

What is the cause of recurrent folliculitis and what measure should one take to avoid getting infected again after being treated once.

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Recurring folliculitis is due to infections mostly ...  Read More

What cream/ ointment should I use for discoloration of the marks on my buttock and thigh region caused due to folliculitis?

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Undergo PRP therapy. Few creams also available.... Send photos of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. ...  Read More

I went to the doctor for a staph infection almost 2 weeks ago. A nodule came up again today. I took the antibiotics as instructed, and went about my business. After 7 days, I stopped taking them as heavily. I was taking 4 a day. But i brought it down to 1 a day. I was feeling sick from them, and they made my stomach hurt. Now I have a nodule today.

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Dear ,as u said u already consulted so better u fallow up with your treating doctor , very minimum information with that can't make diagnosis and treatment ,so fallow up with your doctor may need to ...  Read More

Started having boils a few months back - went to see doctor and taken Moxiclav and Augmenin, but boils kept coming back. Then I received Cephalexin but another (smaller) boil came back. Tested puz, results show it‘s Staphylococcus Aureus, resistant to Penicillin and Amplicillin, but sensitive to Cloxacillin, Cefazolin, Cotrimoxazole and Clindamyc

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Hello, it's Steph but during laps of time MAYconvert toMRSA. IF AT PRESENT NOTHING, NO MEDICIN, BUT U MUST ABLE TO KNOW ABOUT BOIL TO APPEAR THAN START IMMIDIATELY. HYGIENE TO MAINTAIN.OK. ...  Read More

Having folliculitis for past 5years please help me to get rid of that folliculitis, Does it affect hair growth

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It's not folliculitis..It's Seborrheic dermatitis.. Contact me for treatment ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I came to your clinic on April 11. I had folliculitis. I have been taking antibiotics for last 5 days on time. Swelling and pain has reduced but what worries me that every now and then new one forms. My concern is whether these new swelling will cause problem after my antibiotic course is complete in next 3 days.

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Go and consult again ...  Read More

I think i may have folliculitis, how long does it last? Does it go away on its own?

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Generally corrects by own if not cause continued. Within Few days to week corrects by own if so...Otherwise recurrence ...  Read More

Hi! After suffering from a weird skin problem for years, I’ve found out that I might have pityrosporum folliculitis. I have bumps on my skin white hard, stringy sebum in them and hardened rice grain like stuff on my back. How do I treat them or is there any medical help I can get? ? It is really pityrosporum folliculitis? I'm tired and my body is g

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Without examination of the skin condition and knowing the extent of involvement.. along with more information on ongoing medication or previous history of skin illness it is not possible to comment on ...  Read More

Hi last summer i went to the derm because i had a rash on my face and they ran tests and diagnosed a staph infection and during the summer i went on week long beach trips and noticed it kept coming back after sun exposure and i haven’t had any signs of it since then. I was just wondering if it could come back this summer due to time in the sun? Can

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If you have been getting recurrent staph infection it is possible you also have some underlying skin disease like atopic dermatitis which can increase their predisposition to develop recurrent infecti ...  Read More

I have a boil I believe is staph. It's Christmas Eve so I'm not sure how to deal with it.

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Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I suffer from folliculitis, I have had it for over a year and need a strong medication to clear it

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Consult gyno for examination n thn deciding t/t ...  Read More

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