Question 1

is it ok to often use antibiotic cream on the skin for itch?i often use fusidic acid cream

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: As harmless as an antibiotic cream might seem, it is actually absorbed into the skin and the rest of the body. That means different germs 'see' this medication and can generate resistance to it - which may be an issue down the road. (Hopefully never but you can't predict the future). Better to find out what exactly is causing the rash and base your treatment on that. A dermatologist may be of help

Question 2

is triple anioment antibiotic cream good for heat rash in the skin?

Accepted Answer

Heat rash: The only benefit of using an antibiotic cream on a heat rash would be it's moisturizing effects.  A cream or ointment with Hydrocortisone may be more appropriate to achieve the effect you desire.

Question 3

what is my skin rash and how do i treat it? i have a rash on my wrist that appeared a week or so ago.  i have tried antifungal cream and triple antibiotic ointment.  it itches like crazy and i can't stop scratching. at it's worst the rash was cracked and

Accepted Answer

There : There are several possibilities including psoriasis, eczema, lichen planus, and skin allergy.  I would recommend that you only use a gentle cleanser when cleaning your hands (like cerave or cetaphil), and use a moisturizer cream such as aquaphor, cetaphil, eucerin, or cetaphil cream twice daily.  If not better after a week or so, consider a trip to a dermatologist who can make an accurate diagnosis and formulate a good treatment plan for you.  You might need a steroid cream/ointment to clear this up. I hope that helps!

Question 4

what medical condition causes boils to appear on your body consistantly even on the paraneal area. rash on testicles have taken antibiotics and use skin creams, noting has seem to work..please help

Accepted Answer

It : It sounds as though you may have a skin infection with abscesses or "boils". These usually start out as tender, red areas which become hard and then eventually develop a "head" of white pus. Once this drains, the area usually heals on its own. Most of these are caused by staphylococcus aureas, a common bacteria found on the skin. Occasionally, however, the can be caused by mrsa, the antibiotic resistent kind of staph bacteria. No one knows why some people are susceptible to getting boils while others are not.  There is a type of neutrophil-associated immune deficiency that can predispose you to boils, so it might be worth getting tested.

Next time you develop one of these infections, start out by applying warm compresses to the area to help draw the infection out. Then, you should go to your doctor so that they can drain it, test for what bacteria is causing it and be able to treat you appropriately - sometimes with antibiotics, sometimes just with drainage. If you ever develops fever, chills, or feels ill with this infection, call your doctor immediately.

You can try and prevent these infections by practicing good hygiene and using anti-bacterial soaps. Some doctors also advocate bathing once a week with a 1/4 cup of bleach in a half-full bathtub or washing with chlorhexadine to decrease the bacterial count on your skin.  You may also want to consider using intranasal bactroban (mupirocin) twice a day for a month to eliminate the staph bacteria living in your nose.   Your doctor may have other suggestions for prevention.  Good luck!

Question 5

what antibiotic or cream  should i used for adversed reaction of aldara (imiquimod) cream on my skin, it was inflammed and painful?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic ointment: Aldara (imiquimod) is used, topically, for treatment of warts or superficial skin cancers/precancerous skin lesions.  If it is working well, ulceration of the treated skin will result after several weeks. Treatment with topical antibacterials will promote uneventful healing.  I usually recommend Bacitracin ointment, polysporin ointment or neosporin ointment.

Question 6

can a first herpes outbreak only last 2 days and be cleared with antibiotic cream. had red raw skin white little bumps kind of hurt but was gone fast?

Accepted Answer

: For sure not herpes. Neither initial nor recurrent herpes can heal that fast. Something else was the cause of your genital problem.

Question 7

i have lots of acne cyst in my poor head and face.  i already took antibiotic and cream but is not gone what the best treatment of acne? pls help

Accepted Answer

Isotretinoin: Better late than never. Cystic acne won't be cleared by antibiotics. It's not for the faint-hearted but it's probably  what you need. The internet is full of scare stories but the fast majority of folks with cystic acne are glad after they've done it.

Question 8

i have red lesion of erosion on skin( like someone took just first tiny layer of skin) . i have it for 8 months. i tried antibiotics and fungal cream and corticosteroids and nothing help. lesion fade when i press it then come back when no pressure?

Accepted Answer

: Suggest that you see a dermatologist for eval and possible tx. No specific location was mentioned, which could be very helpful.

Question 9

my toddler bit his brother in the hand breaking the skin,  does he need to see a doctor or can i treat with topical antibiotic cream?

Accepted Answer

Go to Doctor: Human bites can be more dangerous than animal bites especially if they break the skin. There are germs in the the mouth that can cause infections that are hard to treat. 
He may need antibiotics and a TDAP. Wash the wound with soap and water and cover with clean dressing. Go to Doctor.

Question 10

what can be done about itching in skin folds? the itching is more intense when bathing in warm water. medicated talcum powder gives only temporary relief. antibiotic ointments only seem to make it worse. cortisone cream has no effect one way or the other.

Accepted Answer

If : If there is no skin breakdown or rash, keeping a skin fold dry and as free of moisture as you can is a good start. If there is skin breakdown you may have a secondary infection or fungal rash and may need to see a physician.

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What is my skin rash and how do i treat it? i have a rash on my wrist that appeared a week or so ago. i have tried antifungal cream and triple antibiotic ointment. it itches like crazy and i can't stop scratching. at it's worst the rash was cracked and

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What medical condition causes boils to appear on your body consistantly even on the paraneal area. rash on testicles have taken antibiotics and use skin creams, noting has seem to work..please help

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What antibiotic or cream should i used for adversed reaction of aldara (imiquimod) cream on my skin, it was inflammed and painful?

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Can a first herpes outbreak only last 2 days and be cleared with antibiotic cream. had red raw skin white little bumps kind of hurt but was gone fast?

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I have lots of acne cyst in my poor head and face. i already took antibiotic and cream but is not gone what the best treatment of acne? pls help

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I have red lesion of erosion on skin( like someone took just first tiny layer of skin) . i have it for 8 months. i tried antibiotics and fungal cream and corticosteroids and nothing help. lesion fade when i press it then come back when no pressure?

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My toddler bit his brother in the hand breaking the skin, does he need to see a doctor or can i treat with topical antibiotic cream?

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What can be done about itching in skin folds? the itching is more intense when bathing in warm water. medicated talcum powder gives only temporary relief. antibiotic ointments only seem to make it worse. cortisone cream has no effect one way or the other.

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