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I have got some flea bite 4 weeks back which was itchy initially. Then the red bumps got septic and bigger. With doctor consultation, I took below antibiotics: Flucloxacillin 500mg capsules on 30 Jun - (Four Times A Day) Lymecycline 408mg capsules on 16 Jun - (Twice A Day) The woulds still oozing clear liquids and not healed yet. Kindly sugges

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What can be the reason of skin going off the right heal since last 7 years

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HELLO, THE EPITHELIAL LAYER PILLS OF IN WINTER FROM SOME PART OF BODY. NOTHING ELSE. APPLY LOTION, IT WILL BE ALL RIGHT WITH TIME. DON'T WORRY. O.K, BYE. ...  Read More

I got some of kind of skin infection on my left hand and I'm not sure whether it is healing or growing. Could you please help me regarding it.

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Its bacterial infection. 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 ...  Read More

A bike accident got my skin peeled several layers i got healed leaving a scar as if the skin git pooped out in that area . how do i cure this ?

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Without examination of the skin condition and knowing the extent of involvement.. along with this more information on ongoing medication or history of previous/current skin/systemic illness it is not ...  Read More

I have infection like in my skin skin gets torn and is red it heals gets layer and agin when stretched it gets teared

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Don't worry... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ...  Read More

Skin infection in groin area that i have from years ago.. the doctor only fixed the infection but the skin has not healed back to normal yet.

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I have suffering by a insect bite that my entire left foot was infected.i consulted with a doctor at Nagapattinam,the doctor operated and nearly took the infected part completely.then the doctor told to visit them by 15 days which we failed,we met the doctor after a month then I found that dead skin completely covered my foot.The doctor told that d

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I cannot help until I see the wound or rashes which you have. I am.nit very sure what dead skin has been removed. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagn ...  Read More

I have skin infection on back, hands,legs am not heal it since 4 years In my family no one is having the issue

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This is a very limited piece of information and and is very non specific to comment any thoughts on this. The best recommendation will to be a see a dermatologist and understand the disease and follow ...  Read More

Hi, I have had skin infections for sometime. As a result, the skin has darkened at certain places on my forehead and on my cheeks. When ointments and tablets didn't provide much help, my dermatologist suggested a chemical skin peeling procedure. Can anyone please tell me how long it will take for the skin to heal after this. I'm asking because I ha

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Within one week.. Otherwise few cream available..Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

I have skin infection with an insect bite and it's not healing at all.. already tried it with dazit m and teczine medicine for 10 days each but all at vain only..it's not healing at all and irritation is there too. Kindly suggest what to do.

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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

About a year ago, I visited a piles and fissure doctor who diagnosed me with a fungal infection and prescribed Candid cream. The itching goes away while I use it, but returns whenever I stop. I recently had a perianal ultrasound, which showed no fistula, and the doctor said there is only a minor infection and a small pile. This all started after I

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Hi Wanted to know where exactly is the itching and are there any rashes or red areas in that region.? Candid is a antifungal cream so there is a possibility that u would be having fungal infection.. ...  Read More

About a year ago, I visited a piles and fissure doctor who diagnosed me with a fungal infection and prescribed Candid cream. The itching goes away while I use it, but returns whenever I stop. I recently had a perianal ultrasound, which showed no fistula, and the doctor said there is only a minor infection and a small pile. This all started after I

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

Non healing ulcer on inner foot above ankle with discoloration to skin around the wound and itching. Shooting pain during rest or standing which goes away when walking

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  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

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

Is this slough or wound healing ,my skin regeneration is very slow in my wound I have deglove injury of 20 cm circumference. How can regeneration skin fast . Current time my dressing is with collogisenese ointment.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I got 20% burn on leg below knee calf area, inner tigh, little buttocks, groin and below yummy button, however skin closed there is raised dark pigmentation where itching and little tingling is there in movement however getting less... May I use silicone sheets or any other cream, it is 2 months now from water burn

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Burns require antibiotics if there are chances of infection Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management ...  Read More

I am experiencing itch and foul smell on the outer skin of testis and penis. It increases when wearing tight clothing or when the skin is damp. Also the skin in the area becomes a bit sticky.

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U might be suffering from fungal infection Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I had hemorrhoids internal now it looks like this just have bit discomfort n slight soreness im taking kottakal treatment can any1 suggest me any ointment also I have throat infection kindly suggest something I ve inflamed tonsils

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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

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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Will need pictures Kindly consult a dermatologist online ...  Read More

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

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

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