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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

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

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

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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Need to see the condition Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I have ring worm like in my skin...pls I attached photo see and give me medicine for this Thank you in advanced...

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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

There is a skin infection at lower side of leg. It's like burning skin with some bumps with lite pus. Any cream for cure.

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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 Baby 1 year 2 months old has skin infection in his hand. Doctor suggested mupirocin first, has applied it , has worked initially but appeared again and enlarging . His Doctor this time suggested luliconazole 1% and has applying it for 4 days, but it has been appearing worse despite with the cream application. Kindly suggest whether should I use

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Please advise the cream to be used for penal rash skin infection. Also advise the tablet can be used.

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Please share pictures of the affected area so that I can analyze the problem and give you proper solution ...  Read More

I have had some skin infections for 8 Months. It's around only the mouth area. It's itchy and a little painful and dry. I take some medicine after 5 days it's completely a cure but after completing the 1 month course it comes back . The medicine name was K-Dox and ointment was Ozefit. Please help me doctor.

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I had fungal infection jock itch but before i used steroid creams and it didn't help much but afterwards i went to a doctor and she gave me proper prescription for the treatment now the infection is totally gone skin has healed completeky but only the darkness is there in the inner thighs the infection is gone i just need some suggestion on what cr

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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 this infection since 3 yrs pls look this i took so many medicine for this but no improvement i took phsyical consultation also

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What medications did you take? Nothing active visible at the moment What are your complaints ...  Read More

I have infection on back side of my bl ear lobe from past 1 year it affect my skin again and again I was having cyst from past 8 years on that area but it can resolve on its on but now there is no cyst at all but redness and pus discharge is there i have visited soo many doctors till now but no relief or temporary relief i get everyone has there

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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

From past few days i got these yellow bumps nd its look like skin infection coz its increasing specially near my moustche and beard area

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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

Infection over the skin of the penis, no itching,no pain, only skin tonne change to infectiousness,also skin of glance penis is sunken leads to phimosiy

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It may be fungal infection. Needs treatment. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

My niece had a skin infection on her buttocks we dont feel it is a diaper rash it seems to be something different

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It's fungal infection. It wil spread to everyone in the house handling the baby. ...  Read More

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