Staph Infection On Thumb- 122 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 387 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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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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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 876 Views v

Dr. Milind Sathe Pulmonologist | Indore

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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?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 306 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Consult online ... 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 285 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 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 1974 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 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 456 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 413 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | 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 452 Views v

Dr. Aditya Dixit Pediatrician | Gurgaon

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

This type of infection is occuring frequently in the same thumb. First it starts with pain and after pus starts to accumulate near the thumb. Does this require medical attention. Please help asap

Asked for Female, 40 Years 24 Views v

Dr. Ajit Kumar Varma General Surgeon | Cochin

In the photo it appears that there is fungal infection of the finger nai, which is causing recurrent infection. Please consult a Dermatologist ... Read More

This type of infection in my thumb is occuring very frequently. First it starts with pain and then pus gets accumulated near the infected area. Does this require medical attention? Pls help asap

Asked for Female, 40 Years 30 Views v

Dr. Vedansh Chugh General Surgeon | Indore

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Good evening , I think by mistake u have not uploaded any picture of the trouble you arw facing . It can either be Recurrent Paronychia( nail infection) or Something funagl. To differentiate them both ... Read More

Thumb infection with pain... swelling in thumb from last 4/5 days with severe pain. Redness in thumb.....but other fingers are not affected...no fever or other symptoms.

Asked for Female, 39 Years 93 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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's a wart on my thumb which is not painful though. Is there any medicine to get rid of it and how did i get warts on my thumb ? Last month n half ago i was busy at the hospital taking care of my grandmother especially in and out of the ICU so is this a cause of the infection?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Naldeega Aesthetic Dermatologist | Delhi

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

My son trimmed his thumb nail a little deep and his thumb skin has turned yellow. Is this some infection

Asked for Female, 36 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Hitesh Viradiya Dermatologist | Surat

Specific treatment available for complete cure ... 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 229 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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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Asked for Male, 20 Years 425 Views v

Dr. Ch.Suneetha Dermatologist | Hyderabad

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

My right hand Thumb paining yesterday on words, today pain increased more even I am not able to lift my hand completely. I am not sure whom to consult orthopaedic or general physician. I don't know anything broken in my thumb finger or any infection. Could you please help me.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 132 Views v

Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if th ... 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 138 Views v

Dr. Ummul Hasanat Tasneem Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Hyderabad

Kindly consult for further assistance ... Read More

Hii sir my thumb was line is it any serious please tell me the solution sir is it danger or normal any kind of infection or any other dieses pls tell me doc

Asked for Male, 24 Years 134 Views v

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

Nothing to worry.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

I am having having this on tip of my left thumb since last 3 months, someone says it will heal itself in some time but nothing is happen. please tell me what is this and what to do

Asked for Male, 23 Years 102 Views v

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

It's viral wart..it can be improved with specific medicine.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ... Read More

Aa I am sharing pics of my thumb please help me what is this and the permanent solution for this problem.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Radhika Khurana Dermatologist | Panchkula

This is wart Require cryotherapy or RF Consult a dermatologist near you ... Read More

It looks like fungal infection or eczema I don't know. It's been 3 years before it is continuously but it not finishing

Asked for Male, 32 Years 95 Views v

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

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

This is some kind of infection/allergy in my foot thumb.I had ingrown nail problem some years back which comes and goes in some time.I used to cut the nail from side on my own because I had a surgery for the same earlier but it recurred.Now from some months I have these red spots on skin which get more intense on pressing.I am getting treated for t

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Asked for Male, 29 Years 98 Views v

Dr. Pallav S Kishanpuria Dermatologist | Delhi

Any time u have checked your sugar levels ... Read More

The front of my left hand thumb has some type infection. please guide me for this. as i am sharing photos of that

Asked for Male, 23 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Radhika V. Kaujalgi Dermatologist | Bangalore

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Looks like a wart. Do take a proper consultation. ... Read More

Sir I got fungal infection on my thumb of leg. Water is continuously coming out. And it itching very much. This happen when I go to sand. What should I do. Sir .

Asked for Male, 18 Years 113 Views v

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

Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic contact dermatitis causing this itching and water discharge... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direc ... Read More

Pls advise what is this. I wore a ring just for about one week.. What is it on thumb? Can this be an infection or something else?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 94 Views v

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

Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic contact dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultatio ... Read More

My daughter has problem on leg thumb due to nail cutting and she has been facing problem since one month. We have been advised to give medicine of 'Amoxicillin & potassium clavulanate' tablet 500+125 mg. and put soframycin plus septran on leg thumb. Please suggest. Attached please find the current picture of leg thumb.

Asked for Male, 15 Years 132 Views v

Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed General Surgeon | Nagpur

This is ingrowing toe nail Needs small surgery for correction ... 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 265 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Yes looks like folliculitis. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

My mom is experiencing some pain in her left hand thumb for last 5-6 days and now it has swolen. She does a lot of household work related to water.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 40 Views v

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

She's suffering from bacterial paronychia causing pus swelling... 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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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?

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 have a golden staph infection it has come back 3 times with having medical pills with it

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?

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.

This type of infection is occuring frequently in the same thumb. First it starts with pain and after pus starts to accumulate near the thumb. Does this require medical attention. Please help asap

This type of infection in my thumb is occuring very frequently. First it starts with pain and then pus gets accumulated near the infected area. Does this require medical attention? Pls help asap

Thumb infection with pain... swelling in thumb from last 4/5 days with severe pain. Redness in thumb.....but other fingers are not affected...no fever or other symptoms.

There's a wart on my thumb which is not painful though. Is there any medicine to get rid of it and how did i get warts on my thumb ? Last month n half ago i was busy at the hospital taking care of my grandmother especially in and out of the ICU so is this a cause of the infection?

My son trimmed his thumb nail a little deep and his thumb skin has turned yellow. Is this some infection

My right hand Thumb paining yesterday on words, today pain increased more even I am not able to lift my hand completely. I am not sure whom to consult orthopaedic or general physician. I don't know anything broken in my thumb finger or any infection. Could you please help me.

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.

Hii sir my thumb was line is it any serious please tell me the solution sir is it danger or normal any kind of infection or any other dieses pls tell me doc

I am having having this on tip of my left thumb since last 3 months, someone says it will heal itself in some time but nothing is happen. please tell me what is this and what to do

Aa I am sharing pics of my thumb please help me what is this and the permanent solution for this problem.

It looks like fungal infection or eczema I don't know. It's been 3 years before it is continuously but it not finishing

The front of my left hand thumb has some type infection. please guide me for this. as i am sharing photos of that

Sir I got fungal infection on my thumb of leg. Water is continuously coming out. And it itching very much. This happen when I go to sand. What should I do. Sir .

Pls advise what is this. I wore a ring just for about one week.. What is it on thumb? Can this be an infection or something else?

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 ?

My mom is experiencing some pain in her left hand thumb for last 5-6 days and now it has swolen. She does a lot of household work related to water.

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