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Hi Doctor, For past few weeks in suffering from infection on my both breast. The skin around is scaly , dry and painful.. it's too painful when water touches there. Kindly let me know whatbis the cause of infection whether I need to consult a dermatologist or gynec.. hoping for an answer. Thank you

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Consider visiting Infectious Disease Physician either in person or consult online ...  Read More

Suffering from skin infection around the breast area and armpit, it's got severe burning sensation. can you please suggest.

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This looks like herpes. Needs treatment. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment. This may cause pain and burning sensation. ...  Read More

Breast infection with puss with little bit pain spreaded pimples with infection

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Need to see a surgeon immediately ...  Read More

Skin infection like ringworm fungal infection near belly and breast and armprit from last one month . Treated with bentonile cream . Reapearing third time with constant recovery .

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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

Skin infection underneath the breast and vaginal area, small circular shape infection in the size of 50 paise coin

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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs, groin and buttocks area. It is also called jock itch. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal ...  Read More

I had an infection in the under arms. It went away after some time. But by then it has passed to my breasts. My areolar skin had swollen and flakes are coming off. It is very itchy and sometimes painful. It has spread to the breast also. And multiple spots are coming up now. I have applied glycerien and caladryl to ease the itching.

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Are you married feeding to baby if yes may be breast abscess . Consult to doctor and get done FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) after that you can easily find out what is the reason. ...  Read More

My friend and myself shared breast pump..She dont have any breast infection..Is it possible for me to get breast infection from that pump .I dint sterilize it properly unknowingly when i used it yesterday.

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Unlikely ...  Read More

I have had a breast infection in my left breast since January 2017. doctors gave me a round of antibiotics it did not go away. I went to see another doctor and they aspirated/drained the infection and gave me more antibiotics and it has been over a month since then and my infection is back or never went away. I need to know what to ask/say to my do

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get a regular dressing of breast from a nearby practitioner. get it regularly cleaned by betadine. ...  Read More

I am breast feeding mom for one month old baby... I am having skin infection at my thighs whch looks like ringworms... please confirm I can do breast feeding for my son? Will it effect him in any of the way as I see he is losing all his hair from front to back like bald head.. please confirm is this because of the skin infection?

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No. It is not due to this infection. But, yes, you need to take care and have proper hygienic conditions. Wash your hands properly and cover your infected area with clean cloth before feeding ...  Read More

I am having a infection or red round rash kind of on my right side breast from last one week... sometimes it have itchy feel.., what it may be whom to consult pls suggest

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You can send me pic of your issue, I will send prescription ,so for this you can consult me on Practo consult app online. ...  Read More

My wife has black swelling skin infection in lower part of left leg. There is itching sometimes. Need medication for same

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

I did rub vicks in my chest area because of pain for the past two months and that area between breast and breast border got little burnt please tell me how to solve this and how that burnt skin changes into please tell me

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Stop using Vicks on that area right away, it's likely irritating the skin further rather than helping it heal. ...  Read More

I am suffering from fungal infection since 20 days I use anti fungal power and cream but it didi not cure yet red skin burning sensation and itching

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the complete treat ...  Read More

Since 1 month i was having crack lip and rashes around that area. I tried vaseline and boroline nothing happen now from 2 days same kind of rash is on my eyelid with redness. Its like my skin is peeling and white residue

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Hello Need history for further evaluation Kindly consult online ...  Read More

My sister had PCOS and she had been on the treatment of PCOS after her marriage in order to conceive. She had been with numerous number of medicines on daily basis, but nothing helped her out. So she went for laparoscopy and IUI and she conceived. Recently, in the month of January, she gave birth to a baby boy, but the baby was premature. During th

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Pls connect ...  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

A stray dog near my home keeps itching and biting her skin. It has now started to form wounds. I can't give her a bath but if there's some medicine that I can give her to help her condition, please suggest. Attaching some pictures.

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we can't prescribe meds in Q&A plz book an online consultation for the same ...  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

I had a breast biopsy 6 months before. Now I had one-time dried yellow discharge from the nipple. I also have pain and heat in that breast. No active discharge now. I’m worried about infection or blocked duct. Please advise.

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It seems like infection Connect ...  Read More

Can we use retinol on breast .i am 33 and little sagging in breast and i have to lose weight now .also i will plan pregnancy in future(late age) and have read aging and pregnancy weight loss/gsin eill cause more sagging due to loss of elasticity in skin .i dont want surgery in future and want preventive techniques to at least increase collagen in

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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 am experiencing a fungal infection near my neck and breast area. It started with mild itchiness, but over time the affected area has developed dark patches. The itching is still mild, but the pigmentation is increasing and causing concern. I would like to know the possible treatment options and how this condition can be cured completely. Please a

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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 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

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

What are the dot dot spot on my breast is there any seriousness, left breast having no lump,but sometime feels mild pain, specially during period days and after the period? is it any hair follicle infection?? or something serious??

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice on ...  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

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