Staph Infection On The Head- 129 Questions Answered

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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Dr. Prakash Kumar Khute Dermatologist | Delhi

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Use augmentin 625 mg tds for 5 days ... 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.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 367 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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

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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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Dr. Sradda Naidu Kona Dermatologist | Bangalore

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

Asked for Female, 30 Years 698 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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?

Asked for Female, 20 Years 850 Views v

Dr. Milind Sathe General Physician | Indore

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It could be because of low immunity ... 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?

Asked for Male, 38 Years 1685 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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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

Asked for Male, 16 Years 238 Views v

Dr. Subodh Bhalke Homoeopath | Nashik

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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Asked for Female, 28 Years 433 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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

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.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 312 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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.

Asked for Male, 18 Years 429 Views v

Dr. Aditya Dixit Pediatrician | Gurgaon

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

Hello my baby is 11 months. I noticed this red mark on her about 5 hours ago. Just wondering if I should get it evaluated, or should I just watch it at home. What might it be?

Asked for Female, 1 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Naldeega Aesthetic Dermatologist | Delhi

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

My cousin got an infection on foreskin on head of Penis. The texture of skin has gone white with with what looks like dead skin layer on head. Foreskin is tight as well which make it difficult to roll down while T ry to clean during bath) . The problem is only when it starts to itching and causing red paining spots when tried to roll down. Usually

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Asked for Male, 34 Years 443 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from genital candidiasis causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for det ... 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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Asked for Female, 34 Years 194 Views v

Dr. Vivek Singh General Physician | Delhi

I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... 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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Asked for Male, 20 Years 272 Views v

Dr. Ch.Suneetha Dermatologist | Hyderabad

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

I have recently been diagnoised with Organism: Staph Aureus in my throat culture with only 5 antibiotics sensitive, even it is resistant to Vancomycin. I have been suffering from it since 10 years now. I had visited more than 7 to 8 doctors, even tried ayurvedic and homeopathy treatments but no body diagnosed it correctly until recently. I have bee

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Asked for Male, 34 Years 185 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Infection on head from long time approx 7 years. Tried medicine quadriderm improve till the medicine used. After stopping the medicine infection again increased.

Asked for Male, 46 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Murali Reddy Dermatologist | Nizamabad

Hii.. Need some pics for clarification It can be seborrheic Dermatitis... Need to be treated correctly to prevent further damage to skin Need complete evaluation and history for accurate diagnosis, Af ... Read More

My son..he is 3mnth old.. He is suffering from fungal infection on head.. I applied derma dew on head( crown area) dr. Hd recommended spoo sampoo bt its not of any use.. What to apply.. and what to do.. What precautions to take.. please explain.. 🙏

Asked for Female, 28 Years 138 Views v

Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis Pediatrician | Pune

The baby needs to be checked up for severity of infection. It will go away with time usually Antifungal shampoos are available but not used at this age. ... 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.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 107 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

My 4 month old son is having fungal infection on the middle of his head and it is increasing. What should I do now?

Asked for Male, 0 Years 125 Views v

Dr. Richa Rashmi Pediatrician | Mumbai

It is Seborrheic dermatitis... Pls get a consultation for proper assessment and treatment ... Read More

I'm facing with small fungal infection on my head and beard, I would request you to please help me how to treat it

Asked for Male, 27 Years 136 Views v

Dr. Sriharsha.T Dermatologist | Visakhapatnam

Use anti dandruff shampoos like head and shoulders Please leave shampoo on your scalp for five minutes before u wash ... Read More

I had infection on penis head red rash and white smelly liquid was present dr suggested me DK gel for 3 weeks but after one week i am getting white blister spots on penis head. What should I do?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 124 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from genital candidiasis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for de ... Read More

I have developed some fungal infection in few patches of my head. It causes slight itching and scaling are there. Once scales are removed, some liquid secrets out of it.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

This is most likely seborrhoeic dermatitis. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I have noticed something on my daughter's head, Kindly see the photo of my daughter i have attached and suggest me any treatment Thank you

Asked for Male, 1 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Pooja Mandalia Dermatologist | Rajkot

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Hello. This may be an infection but is not typical. Detailed history and more photos may be needed to diagnose and guide you further ... Read More

Doctor as per your advice, i am applying Candid 1% cream on my skin fold and penis head. I also got my herpex test igm and igg, hb1ac. how can i show report now. And how to go about further medication because still there is infection, not much severe but little. Also by using candid 1%cream, i got certain cuts on skin fold and dryness so now i hav

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Asked for Male, 41 Years 216 Views v

Dr. P N Reddy Dermatologist | Hyderabad

Please send your pics. Further details needed. Please consult Online, with relevant details, for Comprehensive Treatment ... Read More

Fungal infection on hole head just like dandruff. And hair fall problem.since 2year I tried many medicine but no improvement.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 155 Views v

Dr. Appurva Bansal Aesthetic Dermatologist | Indore

Don't apply any oil on scalp...send photos ...do private online consultation and I will prescribe u proper treatment..u will be fine...don't worry ... 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 ?

Asked for Male, 48 Years 244 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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

Hello doctor, Back side of my head looks like infection it has itching and some time hard substance like piling off. Please suggest some medication and itching. Kind refer attachment Thank you

Asked for Female, 26 Years 31 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing dandruff peeling off.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send more photos of the af ... Read More

Infection in penis head, white dots are there but having no pain. In between there was no problem , it occurs for sometime then fade away but from last 2 months it is continuously there.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Arjit Gaurav Sexologist | Gandhinagar

any unsafe sex exposure ... 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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Asked for Male, 25 Years 278 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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

Have developed some infection kind of a thing. I am looking for a solution of this problem. The problem though is diagnosed but no good solution so far.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 30 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from viral wart.. Medicine available for good improvement...... Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription. ... Read More

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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

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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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?

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

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

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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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.

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

Hello my baby is 11 months. I noticed this red mark on her about 5 hours ago. Just wondering if I should get it evaluated, or should I just watch it at home. What might it be?

Infection on head from long time approx 7 years. Tried medicine quadriderm improve till the medicine used. After stopping the medicine infection again increased.

My son..he is 3mnth old.. He is suffering from fungal infection on head.. I applied derma dew on head( crown area) dr. Hd recommended spoo sampoo bt its not of any use.. What to apply.. and what to do.. What precautions to take.. please explain.. 🙏

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.

My 4 month old son is having fungal infection on the middle of his head and it is increasing. What should I do now?

I'm facing with small fungal infection on my head and beard, I would request you to please help me how to treat it

I had infection on penis head red rash and white smelly liquid was present dr suggested me DK gel for 3 weeks but after one week i am getting white blister spots on penis head. What should I do?

I have developed some fungal infection in few patches of my head. It causes slight itching and scaling are there. Once scales are removed, some liquid secrets out of it.

I have noticed something on my daughter's head, Kindly see the photo of my daughter i have attached and suggest me any treatment Thank you

Fungal infection on hole head just like dandruff. And hair fall problem.since 2year I tried many medicine but no improvement.

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 ?

Hello doctor, Back side of my head looks like infection it has itching and some time hard substance like piling off. Please suggest some medication and itching. Kind refer attachment Thank you

Infection in penis head, white dots are there but having no pain. In between there was no problem , it occurs for sometime then fade away but from last 2 months it is continuously there.

Have developed some infection kind of a thing. I am looking for a solution of this problem. The problem though is diagnosed but no good solution so far.

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