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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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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 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

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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No problem...It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation ...  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 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

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

Do doctors take blood test with a needle to diagnose Staph Infection. If so what's the other options to diagnose it.

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That will depend upon the site of infection ...  Read More

I have got severe rashes on my buttocks since last 3-4 months and it has spreaded till my vaginal region now. It was red at first but has turned all black now. I can't resist scratching it once the irritation starts. I haven't even used any scented products there. Need a doctor who can chat and prescribe me well.

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Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed pre ...  Read More

Before 1 month i had jock itch for which i had medicines for 2 weeks and it got better. But again since last few days i am having these patches and bumps on my buttocks. Also very itchy pubic area.. i consulted with a doctor and she saud its allergy and gave me allergy medicines and lactosoft. But no improvement. What to do . Please help me

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Connect please ...  Read More

There is an infection in the buttocks area. It's causing itching and pain. It was diagnosed as an intertrigo. If someone can please help with further diagnosis and advise any immediate treatment because the prescribed creams (momate and luliconazole) are not affecting much. I am attaching a picture of the infected area.

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It's Fungus infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescr ...  Read More

Red color rashes ,kind of ringworm in groin area. it started around 2 weeks now. it is getting better . But spreading from one point to other. Could you please suggest better medicine for this fungal infection.

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Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed pre ...  Read More

Hi doctors, hope you are well. Years back -2015, i had continuous staph related boil or rather huge swellings. First stomach area, then lower abdomen, thigh, calf, etc. One infection caused another, and they were massive and painful. Doctor had seen and gave antibiotics but it didn't help one bit. Later warm compress barely helped removed the pus,

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It is a boil that is hair root infection and needs urgent treatment before it becomes big ghee and develops into an abscess. Please consult online for 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

I have seen fungal-like infections under and side of the pennis and centre of my buttocks, During the night I feel something moving in my buttocks and feel to do itching and while driving I can not sit on the seat I feel pain inside my buttocks. Are these pinworms/piles/fungal infections? I tried hot water with salt for 10 minutes of cleaning and a

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It's Candida intertrigo Treatment: antifungal tablets and creams (prescription only) ...  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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It seems you believe in self medication. Please consult a General Physician on Practo for further information and management ...  Read More

Hello doc.my kid is of 5 year old ...hvng itching on his buttocks area ...is it fungal infection?if yes then can i apply ketokanazol cream on that area ...am attaching pics ,pls help me for this ,thank u

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Kindly consult or ask dermatologist ...  Read More

Fungal like infection in buttocks. Not resolved even after 2 months. I was applying an ointment for this particular period of time. Its not spreading but still persistent

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100% cure possible with specific medicine...Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine require ...  Read More

I have fungal infection near left groin and buttocks from past 2 months. Had consulted local physician he prescribed initially dexoderm nf cream with fcn 200(fluconazole) tablet once a week which didn't reduce even after few weeks of treatment. Later he prescribed allderm plus Cream and itratik 200 capsule (itraconazole) daily for 15 days but the f

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Hi please share pictures of concerned area to confirm the diagnosis as it may not be fungal infection and that's why it's not improving with antifungal medicines. ...  Read More

I have a very severe fungal infection around my buttocks. I have consulted with dermatologist before and he recommended me NAILROX & KETONEXT cream. But the result is not affective. I wear lose clothes and try to keep the area dry but still the infection is growing rapidly. Any help or suggestions?

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Only topical cream application won't suffice. You need oral medicine as well. It can be easily treated. Kindly consult online with more details and proper treatment. ...  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 looks like folliculitis. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  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

I am suffering from fungal infection from last 4 months i have already used amorolfine,ketonazole cream,eberconazole cream.. But it is been not cleared. I have seen aftr using medcne it get disappeared aftr 3 days.. Bt aftr a week again i see red patches on my bump n buttocks.. Please help me for this.

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Treatment depends on the severity..Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly ci ...  Read More

I have got infection or i dont know what to call this, 3-4 inches above my butt hole. Its some pimple kind of thing(i dont know what else it can be called). I have got this from last few weeks(3 - 4). Some of the times watery like substance come out from it and it itches. It pains when i touch it. But it'll disappear for few time and again it'll co

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

I have fungal infections near my buttock area from last one year, I have tried 2 -3 medicine till now and have taken almost every regular course but still the issue persists

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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

Bacteria prostatitis culture show staph bacteria .pressure in bladder . Frequently urinating .pain in bladder

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Take treatment as per culture and sensitivity test report . consult a urologist for drug doses as per your clinical examination ...  Read More

Hi, I ride bike to my office. Daily Commute : 40kms. I have attached pictures of the infection appearance. I'm presently applying Abzorb Powder to reduce itching. But it's not curing. On bike I feel more iritation. My seat cover is rexin and I ride Honda Shine, facing huge traffic. I feel the rexine and uncomfortable sitting on this heavy traffic m

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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 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

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